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Senior: CCA has--on the whole--been a positive learning environment over the past four years. Most of my teachers have genuinely cared about my success, and despite the administration's active effort to discourage competition, the academic pressure from students encourages academic excellence. The arts programs provide an environment that treats students as young professionals. While there are typical riff-raff individuals, there is a much larger quantity of high-value friends to be made...With that said, the administration throughout the pandemic has been lackluster. In fairness, most of this falls on the bureaucracy of the district, but the constant misinformation and restrictions on students have been incredibly detrimental. Additionally, coming from a centrist, if your politics don't align with the far-left, you risk social ostracization if you speak up in class discussions. The mishandling of the pandemic has soured what was once a glowing opinion of an--admittedly still--great school...Read 599 Reviews
#2 Best Public High Schools in California.
San Dieguito Union High School District, CA,
9-12,
599 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says CCA has--on the whole--been a positive learning environment over the past four years. Most of my teachers have genuinely cared about my success, and despite the administration's active effort to...With that said, the administration throughout the pandemic has been lackluster. In fairness, most of this falls on the bureaucracy of the district, but the constant misinformation and restrictions on....
CCA has--on the whole--been a positive learning environment over the past four years. Most of my teachers have genuinely cared about my success, and despite the administration's active effort to...With that said, the administration throughout the pandemic has been lackluster. In fairness, most of this falls on the bureaucracy of the district, but the constant misinformation and restrictions on....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 2,533,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 28 to 1,
Senior: Torrey Pine High School is all about participating in school spirit! Everyone gathers together at all of the games and fills the chaos section with so much energy. It is a very sports-minded school, but luckily they do offer many clubs to those who aren't sporty. The teachers are all amazing and want the best for each of their students. The campus is beautiful! Almost everyone there is college driven, and will only encourage others to want the best future for themselves...Read 467 Reviews
#9 Best Public High Schools in California.
467 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Torrey Pine High School is all about participating in school spirit! Everyone gathers together at all of the games and fills the chaos section with so much energy. It is a very sports-minded school,....
Torrey Pine High School is all about participating in school spirit! Everyone gathers together at all of the games and fills the chaos section with so much energy. It is a very sports-minded school,....
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Students: 2,479,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 26 to 1,
Senior: I really appreciate the accepting community that allowed me to become comfortable with the person I am. I also was able to develop a creative side through fashion, art and music which SDA promotes very seriously. I found that the teachers were all very kind and genuinely wanted their students to succeed. However, I believe that at SDA, the head staff jumped to conclusions in students and instead of supporting students through their difficulties, they punished them through suspension, detention and loss of privilege in order to avoid dealing with more "difficult" students. This is unfair to those who deserve a steady learning environment...Read 477 Reviews
#76 Best Public High Schools in California.
477 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I really appreciate the accepting community that allowed me to become comfortable with the person I am. I also was able to develop a creative side through fashion, art and music which SDA promotes....
I really appreciate the accepting community that allowed me to become comfortable with the person I am. I also was able to develop a creative side through fashion, art and music which SDA promotes....
Read 477 reviews.
Students: 1,959,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,
Senior: I’ve been going to California Crosspoint Academy all of my academic life. From Kindergarten to my Senior year of high school, I have seen myself, as well as the school, grow academically and spiritually. California Crosspoint Academy has-and will always be-my second home as I have been able to be a part of a great, loving community of students, teachers, and friends. California Crosspoint Academy is constantly growing in student population, in building complexes, and in doing the works of Jesus Christ. If your looking for great education, exceptional academics, and long-lasting friendships, California Crosspoint Academy is the place to go...Read 18 Reviews
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
HAYWARD, CA,
PK, K-12,
18 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I’ve been going to California Crosspoint Academy all of my academic life. From Kindergarten to my Senior year of high school, I have seen myself, as well as the school, grow academically and....
I’ve been going to California Crosspoint Academy all of my academic life. From Kindergarten to my Senior year of high school, I have seen myself, as well as the school, grow academically and....
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Students: 396,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
#16 Best Public Middle Schools in California.
7-8,
Students: 804,
Middle School Student: CVMS was such a fun experience overall. However, the school was mainly white and asian, and the science curriculum was boring. There were fights and scandals, but it was occasional. One thing I want to complain about is the food. The pizza was chalk dry and the pick up stix barely had any meat. The district has these lunch sets which contain a main food, fruit and drink. I was never full from it! I had to go and buy snacks or else I would be starving. Everything was also way overpriced. One shrimpy slice of pizza was 3.75. It doesn't look expensive but wait until you see the portion size...Read 6 Reviews
#17 Best Public Middle Schools in California.
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Middle School Student says CVMS was such a fun experience overall. However, the school was mainly white and asian, and the science curriculum was boring. There were fights and scandals, but it was occasional. One thing I want....
CVMS was such a fun experience overall. However, the school was mainly white and asian, and the science curriculum was boring. There were fights and scandals, but it was occasional. One thing I want....
Read 6 reviews.
Students: 1,062,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 27 to 1,
Parent: Excellent teachers and the principal is caring and a wonderful example for the children. Great programs such as running club, gold medal reading, character counts and STREAM. Strong sense of community and excellent PTA...Read 1 Review
#65 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.
Solana Beach Elementary School District, CA,
K-3,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Excellent teachers and the principal is caring and a wonderful example for the children. Great programs such as running club, gold medal reading, character counts and STREAM. Strong sense of....
Excellent teachers and the principal is caring and a wonderful example for the children. Great programs such as running club, gold medal reading, character counts and STREAM. Strong sense of....
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 305,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
Parent: Great school - EXCEPT - if your child gets Schaller as a science teacher, expect that they will learn nothing. This teacher should retire or not be working with children. Absolutely awful teacher. The one thing my child is learning from him is the fact that there are indeed horrible teachers out there working and administrators cannot do anything in regards to switching your kid to a teacher where you kid will actually learn the subject at hand...Read 3 Reviews
#33 Best Public Middle Schools in California.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Great school - EXCEPT - if your child gets Schaller as a science teacher, expect that they will learn nothing. This teacher should retire or not be working with children. Absolutely awful teacher.....
Great school - EXCEPT - if your child gets Schaller as a science teacher, expect that they will learn nothing. This teacher should retire or not be working with children. Absolutely awful teacher.....
Read 3 reviews.
Students: 610,
Parent: Carmel Creek Elementary focuses on Kindergarten to Grade 3, with a lower than average student-to-teacher ratio compared with most other schools. They provide excellent education and extracurricular activities for the young kids. Kids are very happy in this school. The school is well connected to the community. Its campus is also an excellent place for after-class activities in the neighborhood...Read 1 Review
#86 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.
Featured Review: Parent says Carmel Creek Elementary focuses on Kindergarten to Grade 3, with a lower than average student-to-teacher ratio compared with most other schools. They provide excellent education and extracurricular....
Carmel Creek Elementary focuses on Kindergarten to Grade 3, with a lower than average student-to-teacher ratio compared with most other schools. They provide excellent education and extracurricular....
Students: 377,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,
#119 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.
Del Mar Union Elementary School District, CA,
K-6,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 565,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,
Niche User: I am an old student from last year ocean air was a great school I loved the way the parents and teachers worked together it was amazing I really liked itRead 1 Review
#152 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.
Featured Review: Niche User says I am an old student from last year ocean air was a great school I loved the way the parents and teachers worked together it was amazing I really liked it.
I am an old student from last year ocean air was a great school I loved the way the parents and teachers worked together it was amazing I really liked it.
Students: 613,
#157 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.
Students: 589,
#177 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.
4-6,
Students: 534,
#183 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.
Students: 624,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,
Parent: I like the diverse population and the teachers dedication to the success of each student. Students learn compassion and respect alongside academic areas.Read 1 Review
#184 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.
Featured Review: Parent says I like the diverse population and the teachers dedication to the success of each student. Students learn compassion and respect alongside academic areas..
I like the diverse population and the teachers dedication to the success of each student. Students learn compassion and respect alongside academic areas..
Students: 576,
Parent: Engaging, welcoming and supportive teachers and administration. Our kids enjoy learning at Ashley Falls Elementary.Read 1 Review
#191 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.
Featured Review: Parent says Engaging, welcoming and supportive teachers and administration. Our kids enjoy learning at Ashley Falls Elementary..
Engaging, welcoming and supportive teachers and administration. Our kids enjoy learning at Ashley Falls Elementary..
Students: 514,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,
Alum: Overall it was a really great school, majority of the teachers at the school were really great! I am so glad the I was able to attend there and I recommend checking out the school to any prospective parents...Read 1 Review
#199 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.
Featured Review: Alum says Overall it was a really great school, majority of the teachers at the school were really great! I am so glad the I was able to attend there and I recommend checking out the school to any prospective....
Overall it was a really great school, majority of the teachers at the school were really great! I am so glad the I was able to attend there and I recommend checking out the school to any prospective....
Students: 458,
#204 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.
Students: 264,
#219 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Sophomore: I loved the staff, the schedule, the "go at your own pace" attitude, and the support all around. I would like to see the amount of drug affiliation be put to stop amongst the students.Read 18 Reviews
18 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says I loved the staff, the schedule, the "go at your own pace" attitude, and the support all around. I would like to see the amount of drug affiliation be put to stop amongst the students..
I loved the staff, the schedule, the "go at your own pace" attitude, and the support all around. I would like to see the amount of drug affiliation be put to stop amongst the students..
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 100,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
Preschool,
LA JOLLA, CA,
Students: 64,
SAN DIEGO, CA,
Students: 11,
ALDIE, VA,
PK, K-8,
Students: 151,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,
Public School,
LOS ANGELES, CA,
K-4,
Students: 224,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,