Balboa Elementary Gifted/ Highly Gifted/ High Ability Magnet Home

Welcome Balboa Scholars and Families!
 
We are excited to announce our school tours for the 2026/27 SY. Reserve your spot!

News & Announcements

Calendar

Oct 17

Balboa Magnet Prospective Parent Tour

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Library

STEM Night

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
Location: Yard

Oct 20

Coffee With the Principal

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Auditorium

Oct 22

BSC Meeting

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: PTR

Nov 27

Dec 25

Recognitions

  • A California Distinguished School
  • California Department of Education, Gold Ribbon Schools
  • US Department of Education, National Blue Ribbon School
  • Magnet School of America Excellence 2025
  • Magnet School of America Distinction 2024
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About Us

Welcome to Balboa Gifted Magnet. We look forward to serving you the best program so that your scholar will thrive academically, emotionally, and socially!
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Our Mission

The mission of Balboa Gifted Magnet is to provide an academic program that is specifically designed to engage and challenge students who are intellectually gifted and/or high achieving, enabling them to meet and exceed California's Common Core Standards.