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Paradise Hills Elementary

5816 Alleghany St., San Diego, CA, 92139

About Paradise Hills Elementary

Paradise Hills Elementary is a public school in San Diego, California, that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 500 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 24:1. This lets teachers give structured lessons while still giving each student the attention they need. The school focuses on reading, math, and basic skills. There are also programs that help kids with their emotions, technology, and fun stuff to get them more involved and help them grow as people. Paradise Hills Elementary has a lot of different kinds of students, like the area around it. Data shows about 22% of students do well in math and reading. This shows where the school can keep getting better and give students extra help. Since it's a public school, the money comes from the district and the state. It's in a neighborhood in San Diego, so the school gets a lot of help from the community. All in all, Paradise Hills Elementary really cares about helping students learn and grow in every way.

Paradise Hills Elementary Contact Information

Address

5816 Alleghany St., San Diego, CA, 92139

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Phone

(619) 344-5200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 22% in Reading.
9
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
220
Total Students
$124659
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4186 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Paradise Hills Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 5.45%
Asian 10.45%
Hispanic 66.82%
Black 6.36%
Two+ Races 9.09%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.45%
Asian
10.45%
Hispanic
66.82%
Black
6.36%
Two+ Races
9.09%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 220
49.55%
109 Female
50.45%
111 Male

Student Population

220 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

73 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Paradise Hills Elementary has a new principal starting in the 2025-26 school year! Everyone at the school got together to give them a warm welcome. The new principal chatted about their ideas to make learning better, get families more involved, and make the school a happier spot for everyone. Teachers and parents are really happy about the change. They're ready to keep doing what works and try out some cool, new ways to help students do even better in class.

Plus, Paradise Hills Elementary had a family literacy night recently. Kids and their families had fun with reading stuff, swapped books with each other, and went to workshops all about how to help with reading at home. The teachers made it clear how important it is to read a lot. They also gave families some easy tips to keep learning going even after the school day is over.

FAQ

Q1. Does Paradise Hills Elementary School have programs for kids before or after school?

Ans. Yes, the school offers programs for students that allow them to learn more and take care of their children.

Q2. Do schools want parents to help out or take part in school events?

Ans. Yes, parents can get involved by volunteering, going to events, and joining the PTO.

Q3. Does the school help students who need extra help?

Ans. Yes, individualized support and accommodations are available to meet different learning needs.

Q4. Do students use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Yes, students can use computers, tablets, and other digital learning tools.

Q5. Does Paradise Hills Elementary School take students on field trips?

Ans. Yes, field trips that are appropriate for the grade level are part of the learning experience.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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