La Jolla was not given its name, “the jewel,” by coincidence. From the cliffs of Torrey Pines to Birdrock, La Jolla offers some of the most breathtaking coastline in the world. In addition to postcard-perfect beaches, the city is home to world-class dining, fantastic shopping and oceanfront cocktails. Perhaps the most well-known of coastal San Diego communities, La Jolla lives up to its international acclaim.
In addition to natural beauty, La Jolla is home to some of the most extraordinary homes in the world. From beachfront properties to homes with 360-degree views atop Mount Soledad, La Jolla is truly something special. Its residents, including a former presidential candidate, appreciate all it has to offer.
If you are looking for a unique cultural experience, take in a show at the La Jolla Playhouse or spend the afternoon at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Or you may be more interested in water sports, in which case you could snorkel at La Jolla Cove, take a surfing lesson at La Jolla Shores or watch the locals, young and old, at the historic surf break at Windansea Beach. Maybe you want to see ocean life at a safer distance, so you head to the Birch Aquarium.
La Jolla is an upscale beach community, with a history and beauty second to none. And who doesn’t love a “jewel?”
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
The Evans School 6510 La Jolla Scenic Drive S, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 459-2066 | private | PK-6 | 0.5mi | ||||||
All Hallows Academy 2390 Nautilus Street, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 459-6074 | private | K-8 | 0.53mi | ||||||
San Diego French-American School 6550 Soledad Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 456-2807 | private | K-8 | 0.65mi | ||||||
Muirlands Middle School 1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-4211 | public | 6-8 | 0.85mi | ||||||
La Jolla High School 750 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-3081 | public | 9-12 | 1.03mi | ||||||
La Jolla Elementary School 1111 Marine Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-7196 | public | K-5 | 1.17mi | ||||||
Gillispie School, The 7380 Girard Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 459-3773 | private | K-6 | 1.2mi | ||||||
Bird Rock Elementary School 5371 La Jolla Hermosa Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 488-0537 | public | K-5 | 1.32mi | ||||||
Pacific Beach Elementary School 1234 Tourmaline Street, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 488-8316 | public | K-5 | 1.4mi | ||||||
Stella Maris Academy 7654 Herschel Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 454-2461 | private | PK-8 | 1.44mi | ||||||
The Children's School 2225 Torrey Pines Lane, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 454-0184 | private | PK-8 | 1.51mi | ||||||
Bishop's School, The 7607 La Jolla Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 459-4021 | private | 6-12 | 1.59mi | ||||||
Mission Bay Montessori Academy 2640 Soderblom Avenue, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 457-5895 | private | PK-6 | 1.89mi | ||||||
Sessions Elementary School 2150 Beryl Street, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 273-3111 | public | K-5 | 1.95mi | ||||||
Pacific Beach Middle School 4676 Ingraham Street, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 273-9070 | public | 6-8 | 2.0mi | ||||||
St. Paul's Lutheran School and Preschool of Pacific Beach 1376 Felspar Street, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 272-6282 | private | PK-8 | 2.05mi | ||||||
Liberty International Academy 2130 Missouri Street, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 273-7301 | private | 1-12 | No Rating | 2.08mi | |||||
Alcott Elementary School 4680 Hidalgo Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 273-3415 | public | K-5 | 2.09mi | ||||||
Torrey Pines Elementary School 8350 Cliffridge Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 453-2323 | public | K-5 | 2.22mi | ||||||
English French Learning Academy 3219 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 274-2890 | private | K-6 | 2.32mi | ||||||
La Petite Ecole / English French 3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 274-2890 | private | PK-6 | 2.33mi | ||||||
Global Math Art Science & Technology Academy 4395 Kamloop Ave, SAN DIEGO, CA 92117 (888) 824-6842 | private | 6-12 | No Rating | 2.4mi | |||||
Cadman Elementary School 4370 Kamloop Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 397-6500 | public | K-5 | 2.45mi | ||||||
Barnard Elementary School 2445 Fogg Street, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 800-5700 | public | K-5 | 2.54mi | ||||||
Mission Bay High School 2475 Grand Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 273-1313 | public | 9-12 | 2.63mi | ||||||
Crown Point Jr Music Academy 4033 Ingraham Street, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 273-9830 | public | K-5 | 2.63mi | ||||||
Maria Montessori School 4544 Pocahontas Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 270-9350 | private | K-7 | 2.72mi | ||||||
Montessori Institute of San Diego Children's House 8745 La Jolla Scenic Drive North, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 535-0500 | private | PK-6 | No Rating | 2.76mi | |||||
Southern California Yeshiva High School 8660 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 658-0857 | private | 9-12 | 2.77mi | ||||||
Integral Elementary School 8660 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 450-4321 | private | K-6 | 2.8mi | ||||||
Spreckels Elementary School 6033 Stadium Street, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 453-5377 | public | K-5 | 2.9mi | ||||||
Whitman Elementary School 4050 Appleton Street, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 273-2700 | public | K-6 | 3.12mi | ||||||
Doyle Elementary School 3950 Berino Court, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 455-6230 | public | K-5 | 3.16mi | ||||||
Field Elementary School 4375 Bannock Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 800-5900 | public | K-6 | 3.32mi | ||||||
Toler Elementary School 3350 Baker Street, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 273-0294 | public | K-5 | 3.33mi | ||||||
Standley Middle School 6298 Radcliffe Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 455-0550 | public | 6-8 | 3.37mi | ||||||
Clairemont High School 4150 Ute Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 273-0201 | public | 9-12 | 3.4mi | ||||||
Preuss School Ucsd 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 (858) 822-3000 | charter | 6-12 | 3.42mi | ||||||
University City High School 6949 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 457-3040 | public | 9-12 | 3.54mi | ||||||
Curie Elementary School 4080 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 453-4184 | public | K-5 | 3.59mi | ||||||
Marston Middle School 3799 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 273-2030 | public | 6-8 | 3.59mi | ||||||
John Muir School 4431 Mount Herbert Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 268-1954 | public | K-12 | 3.62mi | ||||||
Banyan Tree Foundations Academy-San Diego 3450 Clairemont Dr. , San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 367-5430 | private | 1-12 | No Rating | 3.71mi | |||||
Whittier K-12 3401 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 490-2770 | public | K-12 | 3.72mi | ||||||
Hawthorne Elementary School 4750 Lehrer Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 273-3341 | public | K-6 | 3.99mi | ||||||
Scott Valley Adult 450 Campus Way, Etna, CA 96027 (530) 467-5279 | public | n/a | No Rating | 4.01mi | |||||
Kadima Independent Day School 9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 450-3222 | private | K-5 | 4.04mi | ||||||
Holmes Elementary School 4902 Mount Ararat Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 496-8110 | public | K-6 | 4.1mi | ||||||
Mt. Everest Academy 4350 Mount Everest Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 496-8778 | public | K-12 | 4.11mi | ||||||
Torah High Schools Of San Diego 9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 558-6880 | private | 9-12 | 4.14mi | ||||||
La Jolla Country Day School 9490 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 453-3440 | private | K-12 | 4.18mi | ||||||
Bay Park Elementary School 2433 Denver Street, San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 276-1471 | public | K-5 | 4.2mi | ||||||
Creative, Performing, and Media Arts School 5050 Conrad Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 800-5550 | public | 6-8 | 4.35mi | ||||||
Fusion Academy University City 5060 Shoreham Place, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 677-9279 | private | 6-12 | No Rating | 4.41mi | |||||
Horizon Junior/Senior High School 5331 Mount Alifan Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 244-0333 | private | PK-12 | 4.44mi | ||||||
Horizon Christian Academy 5331 Mount Alifan Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 490-5000 | private | K-12 | 4.44mi | ||||||
High Tech High Mesa 5331 Mount Alifan, San Diego, CA 92111 (619) 814-5084 | public | 9 | No Rating | 4.47mi | |||||
Sequoia Elementary School 4690 Limerick Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 496-8240 | public | K-6 | 4.51mi | ||||||
Southern California Yeshiva High School 3410 Mount Acadia Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 560-1818 | private | 9-12 | No Rating | 4.51mi | |||||
Child's Primary, The 3811 Mount Acadia Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 576-2120 | private | K-8 | 4.55mi | ||||||
Riley/New Dawn School 5650 Mount Ackerly Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 496-8205 | public | K-12 | 4.66mi | ||||||
Madison High School 4833 Doliva Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 496-8410 | public | 9-12 | 4.69mi | ||||||
School Of The Madeleine 1875 Illion Street, San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 276-6545 | private | K-8 | 4.75mi | ||||||
Innovation Middle School 5095 Arvinels Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 278-5948 | public | 6-8 | 4.76mi | ||||||
Reformation Lutheran 4670 Mount Abernathy Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 291-1048 | private | K-8 | 4.88mi | ||||||
Lindbergh/Schweitzer Elementary School 4133 Mount Albertine Avenue, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 496-8400 | public | K-6 | 4.96mi |
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
The Evans School 6510 La Jolla Scenic Drive S, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 459-2066 | private | PK-6 | 0.5mi | ||||||
All Hallows Academy 2390 Nautilus Street, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 459-6074 | private | K-8 | 0.53mi | ||||||
San Diego French-American School 6550 Soledad Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 456-2807 | private | K-8 | 0.65mi | ||||||
La Jolla Elementary School 1111 Marine Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-7196 | public | K-5 | 1.17mi | ||||||
Gillispie School, The 7380 Girard Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 459-3773 | private | K-6 | 1.2mi | ||||||
Bird Rock Elementary School 5371 La Jolla Hermosa Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 488-0537 | public | K-5 | 1.32mi | ||||||
Pacific Beach Elementary School 1234 Tourmaline Street, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 488-8316 | public | K-5 | 1.4mi | ||||||
Stella Maris Academy 7654 Herschel Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 454-2461 | private | PK-8 | 1.44mi | ||||||
The Children's School 2225 Torrey Pines Lane, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 454-0184 | private | PK-8 | 1.51mi | ||||||
Mission Bay Montessori Academy 2640 Soderblom Avenue, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 457-5895 | private | PK-6 | 1.89mi | ||||||
Sessions Elementary School 2150 Beryl Street, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 273-3111 | public | K-5 | 1.95mi | ||||||
St. Paul's Lutheran School and Preschool of Pacific Beach 1376 Felspar Street, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 272-6282 | private | PK-8 | 2.05mi | ||||||
Alcott Elementary School 4680 Hidalgo Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 273-3415 | public | K-5 | 2.09mi | ||||||
Torrey Pines Elementary School 8350 Cliffridge Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 453-2323 | public | K-5 | 2.22mi | ||||||
English French Learning Academy 3219 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 274-2890 | private | K-6 | 2.32mi | ||||||
La Petite Ecole / English French 3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 274-2890 | private | PK-6 | 2.33mi | ||||||
Cadman Elementary School 4370 Kamloop Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 397-6500 | public | K-5 | 2.45mi | ||||||
Barnard Elementary School 2445 Fogg Street, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 800-5700 | public | K-5 | 2.54mi | ||||||
Crown Point Jr Music Academy 4033 Ingraham Street, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 273-9830 | public | K-5 | 2.63mi | ||||||
Maria Montessori School 4544 Pocahontas Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 270-9350 | private | K-7 | 2.72mi | ||||||
Integral Elementary School 8660 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 450-4321 | private | K-6 | 2.8mi | ||||||
Spreckels Elementary School 6033 Stadium Street, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 453-5377 | public | K-5 | 2.9mi | ||||||
Whitman Elementary School 4050 Appleton Street, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 273-2700 | public | K-6 | 3.12mi | ||||||
Doyle Elementary School 3950 Berino Court, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 455-6230 | public | K-5 | 3.16mi | ||||||
Field Elementary School 4375 Bannock Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 800-5900 | public | K-6 | 3.32mi | ||||||
Toler Elementary School 3350 Baker Street, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 273-0294 | public | K-5 | 3.33mi | ||||||
Curie Elementary School 4080 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 453-4184 | public | K-5 | 3.59mi | ||||||
John Muir School 4431 Mount Herbert Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 268-1954 | public | K-12 | 3.62mi | ||||||
Whittier K-12 3401 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 490-2770 | public | K-12 | 3.72mi | ||||||
Hawthorne Elementary School 4750 Lehrer Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 273-3341 | public | K-6 | 3.99mi | ||||||
Kadima Independent Day School 9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 450-3222 | private | K-5 | 4.04mi | ||||||
Holmes Elementary School 4902 Mount Ararat Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 496-8110 | public | K-6 | 4.1mi | ||||||
Mt. Everest Academy 4350 Mount Everest Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 496-8778 | public | K-12 | 4.11mi | ||||||
La Jolla Country Day School 9490 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 453-3440 | private | K-12 | 4.18mi | ||||||
Bay Park Elementary School 2433 Denver Street, San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 276-1471 | public | K-5 | 4.2mi | ||||||
Horizon Junior/Senior High School 5331 Mount Alifan Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 244-0333 | private | PK-12 | 4.44mi | ||||||
Horizon Christian Academy 5331 Mount Alifan Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 490-5000 | private | K-12 | 4.44mi | ||||||
Sequoia Elementary School 4690 Limerick Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 496-8240 | public | K-6 | 4.51mi | ||||||
Child's Primary, The 3811 Mount Acadia Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 576-2120 | private | K-8 | 4.55mi | ||||||
Riley/New Dawn School 5650 Mount Ackerly Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 496-8205 | public | K-12 | 4.66mi | ||||||
School Of The Madeleine 1875 Illion Street, San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 276-6545 | private | K-8 | 4.75mi | ||||||
Reformation Lutheran 4670 Mount Abernathy Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 291-1048 | private | K-8 | 4.88mi | ||||||
Lindbergh/Schweitzer Elementary School 4133 Mount Albertine Avenue, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 496-8400 | public | K-6 | 4.96mi |
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
All Hallows Academy 2390 Nautilus Street, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 459-6074 | private | K-8 | 0.53mi | ||||||
San Diego French-American School 6550 Soledad Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 456-2807 | private | K-8 | 0.65mi | ||||||
Muirlands Middle School 1056 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-4211 | public | 6-8 | 0.85mi | ||||||
Stella Maris Academy 7654 Herschel Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 454-2461 | private | PK-8 | 1.44mi | ||||||
The Children's School 2225 Torrey Pines Lane, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 454-0184 | private | PK-8 | 1.51mi | ||||||
Bishop's School, The 7607 La Jolla Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 459-4021 | private | 6-12 | 1.59mi | ||||||
Pacific Beach Middle School 4676 Ingraham Street, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 273-9070 | public | 6-8 | 2.0mi | ||||||
St. Paul's Lutheran School and Preschool of Pacific Beach 1376 Felspar Street, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 272-6282 | private | PK-8 | 2.05mi | ||||||
Standley Middle School 6298 Radcliffe Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 455-0550 | public | 6-8 | 3.37mi | ||||||
Preuss School Ucsd 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 (858) 822-3000 | charter | 6-12 | 3.42mi | ||||||
Marston Middle School 3799 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 273-2030 | public | 6-8 | 3.59mi | ||||||
John Muir School 4431 Mount Herbert Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 268-1954 | public | K-12 | 3.62mi | ||||||
Whittier K-12 3401 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 490-2770 | public | K-12 | 3.72mi | ||||||
Mt. Everest Academy 4350 Mount Everest Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 496-8778 | public | K-12 | 4.11mi | ||||||
La Jolla Country Day School 9490 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 453-3440 | private | K-12 | 4.18mi | ||||||
Creative, Performing, and Media Arts School 5050 Conrad Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 800-5550 | public | 6-8 | 4.35mi | ||||||
Horizon Junior/Senior High School 5331 Mount Alifan Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 244-0333 | private | PK-12 | 4.44mi | ||||||
Horizon Christian Academy 5331 Mount Alifan Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 490-5000 | private | K-12 | 4.44mi | ||||||
Child's Primary, The 3811 Mount Acadia Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 576-2120 | private | K-8 | 4.55mi | ||||||
Riley/New Dawn School 5650 Mount Ackerly Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 496-8205 | public | K-12 | 4.66mi | ||||||
School Of The Madeleine 1875 Illion Street, San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 276-6545 | private | K-8 | 4.75mi | ||||||
Innovation Middle School 5095 Arvinels Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 278-5948 | public | 6-8 | 4.76mi | ||||||
Reformation Lutheran 4670 Mount Abernathy Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 291-1048 | private | K-8 | 4.88mi |
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
La Jolla High School 750 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-3081 | public | 9-12 | 1.03mi | ||||||
Bishop's School, The 7607 La Jolla Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 459-4021 | private | 6-12 | 1.59mi | ||||||
Mission Bay High School 2475 Grand Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 273-1313 | public | 9-12 | 2.63mi | ||||||
Southern California Yeshiva High School 8660 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 658-0857 | private | 9-12 | 2.77mi | ||||||
Clairemont High School 4150 Ute Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 273-0201 | public | 9-12 | 3.4mi | ||||||
Preuss School Ucsd 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 (858) 822-3000 | charter | 6-12 | 3.42mi | ||||||
University City High School 6949 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 457-3040 | public | 9-12 | 3.54mi | ||||||
John Muir School 4431 Mount Herbert Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 268-1954 | public | K-12 | 3.62mi | ||||||
Whittier K-12 3401 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 490-2770 | public | K-12 | 3.72mi | ||||||
Mt. Everest Academy 4350 Mount Everest Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 496-8778 | public | K-12 | 4.11mi | ||||||
Torah High Schools Of San Diego 9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 558-6880 | private | 9-12 | 4.14mi | ||||||
La Jolla Country Day School 9490 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 453-3440 | private | K-12 | 4.18mi | ||||||
Horizon Junior/Senior High School 5331 Mount Alifan Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 244-0333 | private | PK-12 | 4.44mi | ||||||
Horizon Christian Academy 5331 Mount Alifan Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 490-5000 | private | K-12 | 4.44mi | ||||||
Riley/New Dawn School 5650 Mount Ackerly Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 496-8205 | public | K-12 | 4.66mi | ||||||
Madison High School 4833 Doliva Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 496-8410 | public | 9-12 | 4.69mi |