Pacific Beach Elementary School

Grades: K-5
Students: 312
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 1,725:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
10 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
9/10
Test Scores
4/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
2/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Pacific Beach Elementary School
PBE truly puts students first, and it shows in everything the school does. Students thrive in a culture built around the Leader in Me program, where the belief that all students have genius is not just a slogan but a daily practice. The principal and staff consistently create meaningful leadership o
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Posted by a parent on 5/5/2026
Our experience with PBE has been nothing short of amazing. From the moment we enrolled, we felt welcomed, supported, and truly part of a caring community that prioritizes both academic excellence and student well-being.The staff is dedicated, approachable, and consistently goes above and beyond to m
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Posted by a parent on 8/3/2025
Even though the school preaches kindness, the bully environment is running rampant. As long as the bully kid is part of the PTO or donor clique, behavior is overlooked by teachers and administration (even at the highest level). Emphasis is on test scores vs. Children’s well-being. Unfortunately, one
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Posted by a parent on 10/24/2024
Good school that is very open and bright and cares about this area.It is located in a quiet residential area of Pacific Beach and is safe.The school has a new principal and is expected to improve its education.
Posted by a parent on 1/10/2024
PBE has been a phenomenal place for my daughter. She struggled for multiple years with anxiety and other mental health issues until she got to PBE. She now looks forward to go to school everyday. PBE has a new school counselor this year that is absolutely fantastic. He goes above and beyond to get t
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Posted by a parent on 12/5/2023

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San Diego schools - Pacific Beach Elementary School is located at 1234 Tourmaline Street, San Diego CA 92109. Pacific Beach Elementary School is in the San Diego Unified School District. Pacific Beach Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.

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