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Del Mar Pines School

Independent school · Grades K–6

San Diego, CA

3975 Torrington St, San Diego, CA 92130

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011

Del Mar Pines School is an independent private school in San Diego, California, for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. It has about 155 students and around 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 170 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–6
Students
155
Teachers
18.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 75 girls, 80 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 61% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    151’11–12140’13–14156’15–16150’17–18140’19–20156’21–22155’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K20
    122
    223
    323
    423
    524
    620

    Student body

    Asian50%
    White32%
    Two or more races12%
    Hispanic or Latino6%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

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    What grades does Del Mar Pines School serve?

    Del Mar Pines School serves grades K–6.

    How many students attend Del Mar Pines School?

    About 155 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

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