For the 2023-24 school year, there are 296 public schools serving 162,535 students in San Diego, CA (there are , serving 23,943 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in San Diego, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in San Diego, CA are Scripps Ranch High School, University City High School and Elevate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in San Diego have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best San Diego, CA Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scripps Ranch High School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10410 Falcon Way
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,950 students
Rank: #22.
University City High School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6949 Genesee Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,718 students
Rank: #33.
Elevate
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Grades: K-7
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Kavod Charter
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6991 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
Innovations Academy
Charter School
Math: 53% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5454 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
Grades: K-8
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
Point Loma High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 860-5000
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 860-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,739 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Miramar Ranch Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10770 Red Cedar Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 271-0470
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 271-0470
Grades: K-5
| 605 students
Rank: #99.
Museum
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Maple St.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Audubon K-8
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8111 San Vicente
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 344-5800
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 344-5800
Grades: K-8
| 399 students
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Challenger Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10810 Parkdale Ave.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Chollas/mead Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 N. 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 362-3300
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 362-3300
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Clairemont Canyons Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4133 Mt. Albertine Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 605-1350
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 605-1350
Grades: K-6
| 285 students
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Clark Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4388 Thorn St.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-4200
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 836 students
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Crawford High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 362-3700
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 362-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Creative Performing And Media Arts
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5050 Conrad Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 800-5550
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 800-5550
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Florence Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3914 First Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 344-5900
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 344-5900
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Hamilton Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2807 Fairmount Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-6800
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-6800
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Logan Memorial Educational Campus
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2875 Ocean View Blvd
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-6500
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-6500
Grades: K-12
| 829 students
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Miller Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4343 Shields St.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 221-5200
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 221-5200
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Montgomery Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2470 Ulric St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 397-6600
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 397-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Roosevelt International Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3366 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 362-3850
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 362-3850
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #10 - 2310. - 23.
Valencia Park Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5880 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 344-3500
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 344-3500
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #2424.
Learning Choice Academy
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9950 Scripps Lake Dr. Ste. #10
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 536-8388
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 536-8388
Grades: K-12
| 172 students
Rank: #2525.
San Diego Cooperative Charter
Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7260 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-1613
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-1613
Grades: K-8
| 435 students
Rank: #2626.
San Ysidro High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5353 Airway Rd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 710-2300
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 710-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,408 students
Rank: #2727.
E3 Civic High School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 11th Ave. 6th Fl.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 546-0000
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 546-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #2828.
Southwest Senior High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1685 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3023
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3023
Grades: 9-12
| 1,625 students
Rank: #2929.
Montgomery Senior High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3250 Palm Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3800
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,739 students
Rank: #3030.
School For Entrepreneurship And Technology
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3540 Aero Ct.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 874-4338
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 874-4338
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Grossmont Secondary
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 Fletcher Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2020
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2020
Grades: 7-12
| 282 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
San Diego Virtual
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2878 Camino Del Rio S. Ste. 41
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 713-7271
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 713-7271
Grades: K-12
| 429 students
Rank: #3333.
Health Sciences High And Middle College
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3910 Univ Ave. Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 528-9070
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 528-9070
Grades: 9-12
| 598 students
Rank: #3434.
Nestor Language Charter
Charter School
Math: 28% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
Grades: K-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: #3535.
Montgomery Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Picador Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-4000
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-4000
Grades: 7-8
| 705 students
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San Diego, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A. Phillip Randolph Leadership Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
America's Finest Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3773 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Children's Conservation Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92110
San Diego, CA 92110
Grades: 6-7
| 398 students
Ecademy California Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2534 State St
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
Grades: 3-8
| 37 students
Endeavour Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3450 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-9000
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-9000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Evangeline Roberts Institute Of Learning (Closed 2018)
Charter School
6785 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
Grades: K-6
| 130 students
Fair Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3025 Fir St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
Grades: K-1
| 128 students
Fanno Academy Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 15249
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
Gompers Charter Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1005 47th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1411 27th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Health Sciences Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3910 Univ Ave. Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
High Technical Elementary Chula Vista (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
High Technical Elementary Explorer (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2230 Truxtun Rd., 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
High Technical Elementary North County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1480 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
High Technical Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2150 Cushing Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
High Technical High Chula Vista (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
High Technical High International (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
High Technical High Media Arts (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
High Technical High North County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
High Technical High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
High Technical Middle Chula Vista (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
High Technical Middle Media Arts (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2230 Truxtun Rd. 2nd Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
High Technical Middle North County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1460 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
High Technical Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2359 Truxtun Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Hope Region Community (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
808 West Cedar St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public schools in San Diego, CA include Scripps Ranch High School, University City High School and Elevate.
How many public schools are located in San Diego, CA?
296 public schools are located in San Diego, CA.
What percentage of students in San Diego, CA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in San Diego, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego, CA?
San Diego, CA public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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