One of the Best Private Elementary Schools in San Diego
For over 45 years, Del Mar Pines School has focused on building character and inspiring excellence in our students. We develop the foundational, academic, social and critical thinking skills that instill confidence and prepare our students for future success.
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What Makes Del Mar Pines School Special?
Since 1978, Del Mar Pines has nurtured all aspects of our students' academic, social, emotional, and physical needs. Recognized for a low student-to-teacher ratio, with two teachers in every classroom, our robust curriculum is enhanced by weekly ancillary classes in music, art, Spanish, hands-on science, PE, technology, and library. DMP students benefit from strong academics with small group instruction. Del Mar Pines School provides our students with a safe and caring atmosphere that emphasizes character development.
Parent Testimonials
The teacher’s level of care and personal attention add to the overall quality of education and fosters a fun academic environment with high quality ancillary programs such as music, art, Spanish and technology.
Our children are quite literally filled with joy on a daily basis and completely engaged in learning. It’s impossible to exaggerate how much better things are going from that environment to this small nurturing school with wonderful teachers and small class sizes. We can barely get our kids to leave at the end of the day and the first thing they do when they get home is work on their homework excitedly. They tell us daily about all their experiences and our 2nd grader has asked us why we didn’t make the change sooner. For other parents weighing public vs private I can tell you that we regard this as one of the best decisions we have ever made.
Why Choose Del Mar Pines School?
Del Mar Pines School is a very special place. This private elementary school is small, yet offers big benefits to its community.
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Caring Teachers & Staff
Build personal connections and lasting relationships.
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Small Group Instruction
Promotes low stress, yet effective learning in Math and Language Arts.
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Supporting the Whole Child
Values the academic, physical, social and emotional health of all students.
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Exceptional Ancillary Classes
Align with the curriculum in a fun and well rounded way. We offer weekly instruction in Science, Fine Art, Physical Education, Spanish, Music and Performing Arts, Technology and Library.
Recognized Among the Top 2.5% of Schools in the Country by Niche
Niche gave Del Mar Pines School an A+ Grade in The 2025 Best Schools Rankings. Schools with an A+ grade are among the top 2.5% of schools in the country.
Fully Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 2007.
Prepare Your Child for Success
At Del Mar Pines School, your child will benefit from a strong academic foundation rooted in a safe and caring atmosphere that emphasizes character development. A Del Mar Pines School education nurtures all aspects of our student's academic, social, emotional and physical needs.
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News & Updates
- The Value of Homework
January 13, 2026
- Fully Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Since 2007
December 10, 2025
- Math is Fun at Pumpkin Prediction Day
November 4, 2025
- Small Group Instruction Improves Learning at Del Mar Pines School
October 17, 2025
