Carmel Valley is situated among some of San Diego’s greatest natural sites, with easy access to all the urban amenities required of modern day living. The town of Carmel Valley is surrounded by state parks and reserves, nearby beaches, shops and restaurants, a variety of schools for children of all ages, and all easily accessible thanks to the 56 and 5 freeways.
The Carmel Valley footprint is defined by Pacific Highlands Ranch to the North and East, Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve to the South, and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve to the West. This San Diego community is perfectly situated among the best of Southern California to provide your family with ample activities, resources, and opportunity. And the homes within the Carmel Valley community are built to do the same.
Carmel Valley is one of the newer neighborhoods in San Diego, featuring scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere to provide a retreat when so desired, and quick access to the best of San Diego when the mood strikes. Everything from award winning schools in the Del Mar Union and Solana Beach districts, to the open-air shopping and culinary hotspots at Del Mar Highlands, to the number of beaches within a short drive, Carmel Valley is a hub for it all and has something to offer everyone in your family.
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school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
Cal Coast Academy 11555 Clews Ranch Road, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 481-0882 | private | 6-12 | 0.62mi | ||||||
Notre Dame Academy 4345 Del Mar Trails Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 509-2300 | private | K-8 | 0.66mi | ||||||
Sycamore Ridge School 5333 Old Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 755-1060 | public | K-6 | 0.88mi | ||||||
Ashley Falls Elementary School 13030 Ashley Falls Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 259-7812 | public | K-6 | 0.97mi | ||||||
Carmel Creek Elementary School 4210 Carmel Center Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 794-4400 | public | K-3 | 1.1mi | ||||||
Ocean Air School 11444 Canter Heights Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-4040 | public | K-6 | 1.13mi | ||||||
Cathedral Catholic High School 5555 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 523-4000 | private | 9-12 | 1.19mi | ||||||
Carmel Valley Middle School 3800 Mykonos Lane, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-8221 | public | 7-8 | 1.19mi | ||||||
Carmel Del Mar Elementary School 12345 Carmel Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-6789 | public | K-6 | 1.22mi | ||||||
Torrey Pines High School 3710 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 755-0125 | public | 9-12 | 1.29mi | ||||||
Sage Canyon School 5290 Harvest Run Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-7844 | public | K-6 | 1.31mi | ||||||
San Diego Jewish Academy 11860 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 704-3700 | private | K-12 | 1.36mi | ||||||
Solana Pacific Elementary School 3901 Townsgate Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 794-4500 | public | 4-6 | 1.44mi | ||||||
Del Mar Pines School 3975 Torrington Street, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-5615 | private | K-6 | 1.51mi | ||||||
Canyon Crest Academy 5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 350-0253 | public | 9-12 | 1.66mi | ||||||
Pacific Trails Middle 5975 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 350-0253 | public | 7-8 | No Rating | 1.69mi | |||||
Solana Ranch Elementary 13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch Parkway, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 350-6600 | public | K-6 | No Rating | 1.74mi | |||||
High Bluff Academy 5531 Cancha De Golf Ste 202 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 509-9101 | private | 9-12 | 1.86mi | ||||||
Solana Highlands Elementary School 3520 Long Run Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 794-4300 | public | K-3 | 1.97mi | ||||||
Torrey Hills School 10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-4266 | public | K-6 | 2.26mi | ||||||
Del Mar Hills Elementary School 14085 Mango Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 755-9763 | public | K-6 | 2.35mi | ||||||
Del Mar Heights Elementary School 13555 Boquita Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 755-9367 | public | K-6 | 2.39mi | ||||||
Charter School of San Diego 10170 Huennekens Street, San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 678-2020 | charter | 7-12 | 3.18mi | ||||||
Audeo Charter School 10170 Huennekens Street, San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 678-2050 | charter | K-12 | 3.18mi | ||||||
Laurel Preparatory Academy 10170 Huennekens Street, San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 678-4812 | charter | 6-12 | 3.19mi | ||||||
Diegueno Country School 15663 Circo Diegueno Road, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 756-3603 | private | K-6 | 3.27mi | ||||||
Winston School 215 9th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 259-8155 | private | 6-12 | 3.28mi | ||||||
Park Village Elementary School 7930 Park Village Road, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-5621 | public | K-5 | 3.4mi | ||||||
Sandburg Elementary School 11230 Avenida Del Gato, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 566-0510 | public | K-5 | 3.66mi | ||||||
Challenger Middle School 10810 Parkdale Avenue, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 586-7001 | public | 6-8 | 3.71mi | ||||||
Solana Santa Fe Elementary School 6570 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 794-4700 | public | K-6 | 3.83mi | ||||||
Westview High School 13500 Camino Del Sur, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 780-2000 | public | 9-12 | 3.84mi | ||||||
Hickman Elementary School 10850 Montongo Street, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 271-5210 | public | K-5 | 3.86mi | ||||||
Mesa Verde Middle School 8375 Entreken Way, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 538-5478 | public | 6-8 | 3.86mi | ||||||
Fusion Academy Solana Beach 512 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 792-2300 | private | 6-12 | 3.97mi | ||||||
Rainbow Kids Integral School 11345 Zapata Avenue, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 271-6985 | private | PK-2 | 4.03mi | ||||||
Deer Canyon Elementary School 13455 Russet Leaf Lane, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-6064 | public | K-5 | 4.05mi | ||||||
Jonas Salk Elementary School 7825 Flanders Drive, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 935-2100 | public | K-5 | No Rating | 4.07mi | |||||
Santa Fe Montessori School 1010 Solana Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-3232 | private | PK-6 | 4.21mi | ||||||
Lifetime Montessori School 14727 Camino De La Luna, San Diego, CA 92127 (858) 759-0631 | private | K-6 | No Rating | 4.26mi | |||||
St. James Academy 623 South Nardo Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-1777 | private | PK-8 | 4.28mi | ||||||
Keystone Academy 722 Genevieve Street, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 4.36mi | ||||||
Pacific Academy K-6 722 Genevieve, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 4.37mi | ||||||
Ericson Elementary School 11174 Westonhill Drive, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 271-0505 | public | K-5 | 4.41mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Christian Schools 838 Academy Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-8900 | private | PK-12 | 4.43mi | ||||||
Good Shepherd Catholic 8180 Gold Coast Drive, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 693-1522 | private | K-8 | 4.44mi | ||||||
Willow Grove Elementary School 14727 Via Azul, San Diego, CA 92127 (858) 674-6300 | public | K-5 | 4.45mi | ||||||
Adobe Bluffs Elementary School 8707 Adobe Bluffs Drive, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 538-8403 | public | K-5 | 4.52mi | ||||||
La Jolla Country Day School 9490 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 453-3440 | private | K-12 | 4.54mi | ||||||
Sundance Elementary School 8944 Twin Trails Drive, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-2950 | public | K-5 | 4.55mi | ||||||
Mira Mesa High School 10510 Reagan Road, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 566-2262 | public | 9-12 | 4.67mi | ||||||
Canyon View Elementary School 9225 Adolphia Street, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-0981 | public | K-5 | 4.72mi | ||||||
The Cambridge School 12855 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-3488 | private | PK-12 | 4.73mi | ||||||
Earl Warren Middle School 155 Stevens Street, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-1558 | public | 7-8 | 4.75mi | ||||||
Shepherd 9069 Rotherham Avenue, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-8266 | private | K-8 | No Rating | 4.76mi | |||||
Mason Elementary School 10340 San Ramon Drive, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 271-0410 | public | K-5 | 4.81mi | ||||||
School Of Universal Learning (Soul) 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 345-1888 | charter | 7-12 | No Rating | 4.82mi | |||||
Skyline Elementary School 606 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 794-3600 | public | K-6 | 4.83mi | ||||||
The Nativity School 6309 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-6763 | private | PK-8 | 4.84mi | ||||||
Horizon Prep 6233 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-5599 | private | PK-10 | 4.84mi | ||||||
Solana Vista Elementary School 780 Santa Victoria Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 794-3700 | public | K-3 | 4.87mi | ||||||
Christ The Cornerstone Lutheran Academy 9028 Westmore Road, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 566-1741 | private | K-5 | 4.91mi |
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
Notre Dame Academy 4345 Del Mar Trails Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 509-2300 | private | K-8 | 0.66mi | ||||||
Sycamore Ridge School 5333 Old Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 755-1060 | public | K-6 | 0.88mi | ||||||
Ashley Falls Elementary School 13030 Ashley Falls Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 259-7812 | public | K-6 | 0.97mi | ||||||
Carmel Creek Elementary School 4210 Carmel Center Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 794-4400 | public | K-3 | 1.1mi | ||||||
Ocean Air School 11444 Canter Heights Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-4040 | public | K-6 | 1.13mi | ||||||
Carmel Del Mar Elementary School 12345 Carmel Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-6789 | public | K-6 | 1.22mi | ||||||
Sage Canyon School 5290 Harvest Run Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-7844 | public | K-6 | 1.31mi | ||||||
San Diego Jewish Academy 11860 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 704-3700 | private | K-12 | 1.36mi | ||||||
Solana Pacific Elementary School 3901 Townsgate Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 794-4500 | public | 4-6 | 1.44mi | ||||||
Del Mar Pines School 3975 Torrington Street, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-5615 | private | K-6 | 1.51mi | ||||||
Solana Highlands Elementary School 3520 Long Run Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 794-4300 | public | K-3 | 1.97mi | ||||||
Torrey Hills School 10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-4266 | public | K-6 | 2.26mi | ||||||
Del Mar Hills Elementary School 14085 Mango Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 755-9763 | public | K-6 | 2.35mi | ||||||
Del Mar Heights Elementary School 13555 Boquita Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 755-9367 | public | K-6 | 2.39mi | ||||||
Audeo Charter School 10170 Huennekens Street, San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 678-2050 | charter | K-12 | 3.18mi | ||||||
Diegueno Country School 15663 Circo Diegueno Road, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 756-3603 | private | K-6 | 3.27mi | ||||||
Park Village Elementary School 7930 Park Village Road, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-5621 | public | K-5 | 3.4mi | ||||||
Sandburg Elementary School 11230 Avenida Del Gato, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 566-0510 | public | K-5 | 3.66mi | ||||||
Solana Santa Fe Elementary School 6570 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 794-4700 | public | K-6 | 3.83mi | ||||||
Hickman Elementary School 10850 Montongo Street, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 271-5210 | public | K-5 | 3.86mi | ||||||
Rainbow Kids Integral School 11345 Zapata Avenue, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 271-6985 | private | PK-2 | 4.03mi | ||||||
Deer Canyon Elementary School 13455 Russet Leaf Lane, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-6064 | public | K-5 | 4.05mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Montessori School 1010 Solana Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-3232 | private | PK-6 | 4.21mi | ||||||
St. James Academy 623 South Nardo Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-1777 | private | PK-8 | 4.28mi | ||||||
Keystone Academy 722 Genevieve Street, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 4.36mi | ||||||
Pacific Academy K-6 722 Genevieve, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 4.37mi | ||||||
Ericson Elementary School 11174 Westonhill Drive, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 271-0505 | public | K-5 | 4.41mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Christian Schools 838 Academy Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-8900 | private | PK-12 | 4.43mi | ||||||
Good Shepherd Catholic 8180 Gold Coast Drive, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 693-1522 | private | K-8 | 4.44mi | ||||||
Willow Grove Elementary School 14727 Via Azul, San Diego, CA 92127 (858) 674-6300 | public | K-5 | 4.45mi | ||||||
Adobe Bluffs Elementary School 8707 Adobe Bluffs Drive, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 538-8403 | public | K-5 | 4.52mi | ||||||
La Jolla Country Day School 9490 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 453-3440 | private | K-12 | 4.54mi | ||||||
Sundance Elementary School 8944 Twin Trails Drive, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-2950 | public | K-5 | 4.55mi | ||||||
Canyon View Elementary School 9225 Adolphia Street, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-0981 | public | K-5 | 4.72mi | ||||||
The Cambridge School 12855 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-3488 | private | PK-12 | 4.73mi | ||||||
Mason Elementary School 10340 San Ramon Drive, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 271-0410 | public | K-5 | 4.81mi | ||||||
Skyline Elementary School 606 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 794-3600 | public | K-6 | 4.83mi | ||||||
The Nativity School 6309 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-6763 | private | PK-8 | 4.84mi | ||||||
Horizon Prep 6233 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-5599 | private | PK-10 | 4.84mi | ||||||
Solana Vista Elementary School 780 Santa Victoria Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 794-3700 | public | K-3 | 4.87mi | ||||||
Christ The Cornerstone Lutheran Academy 9028 Westmore Road, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 566-1741 | private | K-5 | 4.91mi |
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
Cal Coast Academy 11555 Clews Ranch Road, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 481-0882 | private | 6-12 | 0.62mi | ||||||
Notre Dame Academy 4345 Del Mar Trails Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 509-2300 | private | K-8 | 0.66mi | ||||||
San Diego Jewish Academy 11860 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 704-3700 | private | K-12 | 1.36mi | ||||||
Audeo Charter School 10170 Huennekens Street, San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 678-2050 | charter | K-12 | 3.18mi | ||||||
Laurel Preparatory Academy 10170 Huennekens Street, San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 678-4812 | charter | 6-12 | 3.19mi | ||||||
Winston School 215 9th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 259-8155 | private | 6-12 | 3.28mi | ||||||
Challenger Middle School 10810 Parkdale Avenue, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 586-7001 | public | 6-8 | 3.71mi | ||||||
Mesa Verde Middle School 8375 Entreken Way, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 538-5478 | public | 6-8 | 3.86mi | ||||||
Fusion Academy Solana Beach 512 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 792-2300 | private | 6-12 | 3.97mi | ||||||
St. James Academy 623 South Nardo Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-1777 | private | PK-8 | 4.28mi | ||||||
Keystone Academy 722 Genevieve Street, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 4.36mi | ||||||
Pacific Academy K-6 722 Genevieve, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 4.37mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Christian Schools 838 Academy Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-8900 | private | PK-12 | 4.43mi | ||||||
Good Shepherd Catholic 8180 Gold Coast Drive, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 693-1522 | private | K-8 | 4.44mi | ||||||
La Jolla Country Day School 9490 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 453-3440 | private | K-12 | 4.54mi | ||||||
The Cambridge School 12855 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-3488 | private | PK-12 | 4.73mi | ||||||
The Nativity School 6309 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-6763 | private | PK-8 | 4.84mi | ||||||
Horizon Prep 6233 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-5599 | private | PK-10 | 4.84mi |
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
Cal Coast Academy 11555 Clews Ranch Road, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 481-0882 | private | 6-12 | 0.62mi | ||||||
Cathedral Catholic High School 5555 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 523-4000 | private | 9-12 | 1.19mi | ||||||
Torrey Pines High School 3710 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 755-0125 | public | 9-12 | 1.29mi | ||||||
San Diego Jewish Academy 11860 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 704-3700 | private | K-12 | 1.36mi | ||||||
Canyon Crest Academy 5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 350-0253 | public | 9-12 | 1.66mi | ||||||
High Bluff Academy 5531 Cancha De Golf Ste 202 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 509-9101 | private | 9-12 | 1.86mi | ||||||
Charter School of San Diego 10170 Huennekens Street, San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 678-2020 | charter | 7-12 | 3.18mi | ||||||
Audeo Charter School 10170 Huennekens Street, San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 678-2050 | charter | K-12 | 3.18mi | ||||||
Laurel Preparatory Academy 10170 Huennekens Street, San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 678-4812 | charter | 6-12 | 3.19mi | ||||||
Winston School 215 9th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 259-8155 | private | 6-12 | 3.28mi | ||||||
Westview High School 13500 Camino Del Sur, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 780-2000 | public | 9-12 | 3.84mi | ||||||
Fusion Academy Solana Beach 512 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 792-2300 | private | 6-12 | 3.97mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Christian Schools 838 Academy Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-8900 | private | PK-12 | 4.43mi | ||||||
La Jolla Country Day School 9490 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 453-3440 | private | K-12 | 4.54mi | ||||||
Mira Mesa High School 10510 Reagan Road, San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 566-2262 | public | 9-12 | 4.67mi | ||||||
The Cambridge School 12855 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 484-3488 | private | PK-12 | 4.73mi | ||||||
Horizon Prep 6233 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-5599 | private | PK-10 | 4.84mi |