La Jolla, CA
Living in La Jolla
La Jolla is a coastal community within the City of San Diego. It is known for La Jolla Cove, the sea caves, the seals at the Children’s Pool and the tide pools along its rocky shore.
UC San Diego and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography are on the north side of town, next to Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Torrey Pines reserve. Neighborhoods range from the Village and Bird Rock to La Jolla Shores, Muirlands and Mount Soledad.
- Homes
- Condos in the Village and near the university, mid-century homes in the hills, and oceanfront and view homes along the coast.
- Schools
- San Diego Unified, including La Jolla Elementary, Muirlands Middle and La Jolla High. Several private schools are also in town.
- Getting around
- Interstate 5 runs along the east side. The UC San Diego Blue Line trolley connects the campus area with downtown.
Homes in La Jolla
3982 La Jolla Village Dr
8720 Nottingham Place
351 Fern Glen
1444 Rodeo Dr.
6662 Avenida La Reina
316 Gravilla Street
1311 Caminito Faro
5516 Caminito Herminia
5987 Sagebrush Rd.
5367 La Jolla Blvd #52
8866 Cliffridge Ave
3426 Via Alicante
Schools in La Jolla
Public schools with an address in La Jolla, and the share of their students who met or exceeded the state standard in reading and math on the 2024-25 state tests. Best results first.
Elementary schools (3)
| School | Students | Met reading | Met math |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) San Diego Unified · Grades K-5 | 567 | 88% | 87% |
| Torrey Pines Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) San Diego Unified · Grades K-5 | 459 | 84% | 80% |
| Bird Rock Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) San Diego Unified · Grades K-5 | 409 | 80% | 84% |
| California average | 49% | 37% | |
- La Jolla Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab)
San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
- Met reading
- 88%
- Met math
- 87%
- Torrey Pines Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab)
San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
- Met reading
- 84%
- Met math
- 80%
- Bird Rock Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab)
San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
- Met reading
- 80%
- Met math
- 84%
California average: 49% reading, 37% math.
Middle schools (1)
| School | Students | Met reading | Met math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muirlands Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) San Diego Unified · Grades 6-8 | 739 | 79% | 69% |
| California average | 49% | 37% | |
- Muirlands Middle (school website, opens in a new tab)
San Diego Unified · Grades 6-8
- Met reading
- 79%
- Met math
- 69%
California average: 49% reading, 37% math.
High schools (1)
| School | Students | Met reading | Met math |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla High (school website, opens in a new tab) San Diego Unified · Grades 9-12 | 1,147 | 73% | 54% |
| California average | 49% | 37% | |
- La Jolla High (school website, opens in a new tab)
San Diego Unified · Grades 9-12
- Met reading
- 73%
- Met math
- 54%
California average: 49% reading, 37% math.
Source: California Department of Education, 2025-26 school list and 2024-25 CAASPP results. Private schools are not included. Which school serves a specific address depends on the district's attendance boundaries, so check with the district before you buy.
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