For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 641 students in Cardiff By The Sea, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 87 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Cardiff By The Sea, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cardiff By The Sea, CA are Ada W. Harris Elementary School and Cardiff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cardiff By The Sea, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cardiff By The Sea have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cardiff By The Sea, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ada W. Harris Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1508 Windsor Rd.
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
(760) 632-5894
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
(760) 632-5894
Gr: 3-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Cardiff Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1888 Montgomery Ave.
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
(760) 632-5892
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
(760) 632-5892
Gr: K-2 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cardiff By The Sea, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cardiff By The Sea, CA include Ada W. Harris Elementary School and Cardiff Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cardiff By The Sea?
2 public schools are located in Cardiff By The Sea.
What percentage of students in Cardiff By The Sea go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Cardiff By The Sea are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cardiff By The Sea?
Cardiff By The Sea public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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