Top Schools in Pacific Beach, CA

Pacific Beach may be best known for its lengthy coastline and surfer culture, but that’s just one side of the neighborhood. PB is also a family-friendly place to live, with parks, amenities, and a number of good schools located in and around the area.

1. Pacific Beach Elementary
   1234 Tourmaline Street

   Pacific Beach Elementary is the town’s primary public school for children grades 1-5. The school is highly regarded with its strong academic performance and supportive community. They implement the California Core State Standards (CCSS) and have a STEAM (Science, Teachnology, Arts, and Engineering) focused curriculum.

2. Sessions Elementary
   2150 Beryl Street

   Serving northern Pacific Beach, Sessions Elementary is currently recognized among the top 20 public elementary schools in San Diego. They are an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, with a framework that is internationally-inclined and encourages children’s curiosity. Their goal with the Primary Years Program (PYP) is to prepare children for a changing world, focusing on learner-centered education.

3. Crown Point Junior Music Academy
   4033 Ingraham Street

   Crown Point Junior Music Academy (CPJMA) is one of SDUSD’s specialized schools: music education is heavily integrated into its curriculum. It’s also a magnet school, attracting students from all over the school district with a penchant for the performing arts. One of CPJMA’s crowning glories is its Suzuki violin program, which is also open to parents.

4. Mission Bay High School
   2475 Grand Avenue

   Another magnet school that offers the IB program, Mission Bay High School (MBHS) has a diverse set of students, which means healthy exposure to different walks of life. MBHS is widely known for its academics but is more popularly recognized for its extracurricular achievements.

   The school is host to the award-winning Mission Bay Preservationists, a company produced from their jazz program. MBHS also has the only youth-Latin big band in California. Several notable alumni have found success as artists and also athletes thanks to their robust sports programs.

5. The Bishop’s School
   7606 La Jolla Boulevard

   Located in nearby La Jolla, The Bishop’s School is one of esteemed college preparatory schools in San Diego. Founded in 1909, the Episcopal independent school consistently ranks as one of the top private institutions in California.

   The Bishop’s School boasts an 11-acre campus that was designed as a historic landmark in the 1980s. Many students who graduate here get accepted to eight selected American colleges and universities. As of 2023, The Bishop’s School ranked as the top Christian school in the state.

DISCOVER PACIFIC BEACH

It should serve as a point of relief to know that living in Pacific Beach means your children will still get the quality education they deserve while enjoying everything else the coastal town has to offer. Moving to Pacific Beach is made easier knowing their future is secured.

Consider making Pacific Beach your next address with Traci Stevens and the rest of the team at RE/MAX Coastal. Get in touch with us at 619.296.1000 or via email to set up a private real estate consultation where you can learn more about Pacific Beach and its schools, real estate market, and local lifestyle.