Del Mar Hills Elementary School

Grades: K-6
Students: 224
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
20 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
Test Scores
6/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
9/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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I moved to Del Mar so my son could attend the public schools. He had been privately educated until then.I pulled him out after 3 months when an older kid with known behaviorial issues physically assaulted him. The principal responded to the assault by emailing me "He wasn't even hurt that bad."His 1
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Posted by a parent on 2/21/2026
Del Mar Hills is a truly extraordinary school. Class sizes are small and the teachers are experienced and guided by cutting edge teaching philosophies and strategies. The curriculum is academically rigorous and also focuses on nurturing a culture of curiosity and thinking; inspiring a love of learni
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Posted by a parent on 2/28/2025
My kids were happier in a larger school with more children to make friends with. The teachers are not better here than anywhere else and a small class size is not as beneficial as it sounds. I would recommend one of the other options in the area, just check them out. They are really nice with great
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Posted by a parent on 8/8/2022
It's better to be a big fish in a small pond when you're at Elementary School. Del Mar Hills occupies that size sweet spot where your kids are known well by teachers and staff, while still having enough other kids to ensure they have plenty of friends. The social-emotional education, both the 8 Keys
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Posted by a parent on 9/16/2019
Del Mar Hills feels like a small, private school. The teachers are exceptional, caring & highly-skilled at offering differentiated instruction. My 6th grader is well prepared for middle school, and all three of my kids (K, 3 & 6) are excited to go to school every day. (My 6th grader started midway t
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Posted by a parent on 3/9/2018

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Del Mar schools - Del Mar Hills Elementary School is located at 14085 Mango Drive, Del Mar CA 92014. Del Mar Hills Elementary School is in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District. Del Mar Hills Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-6.

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