| 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 |

| 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 | 4,455 | 86% | 79.2% |
| Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 2,734 | 85% | 76.7% |
| Carlsbad, CA | 117,067 | 70% | 46.5% |
| Encinitas, CA | 64,861 | 65% | 35.0% |
| Poway, CA | 51,311 | 60% | 25.2% |
| Solana Beach, CA | 13,797 | 71% | 48.7% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Yulee, FL | 13,794 | 71% | 46.9% |
| Beach Park, IL | 13,801 | 16% | 66.9% |
| Brecksville, OH | 13,792 | 92% | 90.9% |
| Powell, OH | 13,792 | 88% | 82.9% |
| Beaufort, SC | 13,805 | 47% | 2.8% |
| Solana Beach, CA | 13,797 | 71% | 48.7% |