| Index | Solana Beach | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 71% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 5 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 1,085 | 7,963 |
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| Index | Solana Beach | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 93.7% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 93.3% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 83.7% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 69.5% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 65.0% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 30.1% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 14.1% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 5.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, 5 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Solana Beach. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Solana Beach, CA schools is 71%. The average student to teacher ratio is 18:1. In Solana Beach, CA, an average of 93.7% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 93.3% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Del Mar, CA | 4,331 | 86% | 79.2% |
| Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 2,657 | 85% | 76.7% |
| Carlsbad, CA | 114,411 | 70% | 46.5% |
| Encinitas, CA | 62,967 | 65% | 35.0% |
| Poway, CA | 49,780 | 60% | 25.2% |
| Solana Beach, CA | 13,301 | 71% | 48.7% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Superior, CO | 13,292 | 69% | 42.7% |
| Huron, SD | 13,289 | 40% | 16.8% |
| Channahon, IL | 13,281 | 48% | 0.7% |
| Santa Fe, TX | 13,326 | 43% | 10.1% |
| Port Royal, SC | 13,265 | 42% | 12.5% |
| Solana Beach, CA | 13,301 | 71% | 48.7% |
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