La Costa Heights Elementary
Carlsbad, CA · Encinitas Union Elementary · Grades K-6
382nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 93%· Stable
La Costa Heights Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks La Costa Heights Elementary 382nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 93% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2015 to 93th in 2025.
La Costa Heights Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 323 students tested
La Costa Heights Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 593 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.3% | 68.0% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.8% | 15.7% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.9% | 9.3% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 6.9% | 6.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near La Costa Heights Elementary
Typical home value $1.59M in zip 92009 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near La Costa Heights Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Mission Estancia ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 0.8 mi away666th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 65% - 10El Camino Creek ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 0.9 mi away71st of 5,659
ELA 87% · Math 85% - 10Olivenhain Pioneer ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 1.3 mi away346th of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 76% - 9La Costa Meadows ElementarySan Marcos Unified · 1.7 mi away621st of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 71% - 9Flora Vista ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 1.8 mi away814th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 65% - 10Aviara Oaks ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 2.3 mi away255th of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 79% - 8Park Dale Lane ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 2.4 mi away1,295th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 55% - 9Capri ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 2.5 mi away891st of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 66%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is La Costa Heights Elementary in?
La Costa Heights Elementary is part of the Encinitas Union Elementary district in Carlsbad, California.
Is La Costa Heights Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Costa Heights Elementary 382nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of La Costa Heights Elementary?
White 68%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 6% (593 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Costa Heights Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92009 is $1.59M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.