Schools in National City, California (2025)
16 schools · 10,802 students · 14 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 423.
National City, in California, has 16 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 10,802 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 other; by sector 14 public, 2 charter.
The median Enrollment across National City's schools is 423, below the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
15 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Palmer Way (37.3, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Integrity Charter (36.2, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and John A. Otis Elementary (31.2, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are San Diego Workforce Innovation High (2,722 students), Sweetwater High (2,290 students), Granger Junior High (724 students).
Ranked schools in National City
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 137Palmer WayNational City · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 387 students
- 236Integrity CharterNational City · Charter Elementary49% Math proficiency · 393 students
- 331John A. Otis ElementaryNational City · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 367 students
- 430Granger Junior HighNational City · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 724 students
- 528Sweetwater HighNational City · Public High25% Math proficiency · 2,290 students
- 628KimballNational City · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 322 students
- 725Las PalmasNational City · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 458 students
- 824Central ElementaryNational City · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 477 students
- 924National City MiddleNational City · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 709 students
- 1024Rancho de la NacionNational City · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 332 students
- 1123OlivewoodNational City · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 424 students
- 1223El Toyon ElementaryNational City · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 381 students
- 1323Ira HarbisonNational City · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 393 students
- 1420Lincoln AcresNational City · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 423 students
- 158San Diego Workforce Innovation HighNational City · Charter High2% Math proficiency · 2,722 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmer Way National City · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 37.3 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 2 | Integrity Charter National City · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 36.2 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 393 |
| 3 | John A. Otis Elementary National City · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 31.2 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 367 |
| 4 | Granger Junior High National City · Middle · Grades 7–9 | Public | 29.9 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 724 |
| 5 | Sweetwater High National City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 28.0 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 2,290 |
| 6 | Kimball National City · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 322 |
| 7 | Las Palmas National City · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 458 |
| 8 | Central Elementary National City · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 24.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 477 |
| 9 | National City Middle National City · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 24.2 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 709 |
| 10 | Rancho de la Nacion National City · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 23.9 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 332 |
| 11 | Olivewood National City · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 22.7 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 424 |
| 12 | El Toyon Elementary National City · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 22.6 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 381 |
| 13 | Ira Harbison National City · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 22.6 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 393 |
| 14 | Lincoln Acres National City · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 19.8 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 423 |
| 15 | San Diego Workforce Innovation High National City · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 8.4 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 2,722 |
Other schools in National City
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in National City side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in National City?
Palmer Way is the highest-ranked school in National City with a Success Index (US) of 37.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in National City?
National City has 16 schools (11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 other) educating 10,802 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in National City?
The median Enrollment across schools in National City is 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.