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Schools in San Diego, California (2025)

268 schools · 159,311 students · 221 public, 47 charter · median Enrollment 450.

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Top 100 schools in San Diego

The highest-scoring 100 of 259 ranked schools in San Diego, by Success Index (US). Use the city pages below, the ranking tables or the search box to find every school.

  1. 1
    86
    Ocean AirSan Diego · Public Elementary91% Math proficiency · 450 students
  2. 2
    86
    Sage CanyonSan Diego · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 457 students
  3. 3
    85
    Solana Highlands ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary97.5% Math proficiency · 384 students
  4. 4
    84
    Carmel Del Mar ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary89% Math proficiency · 562 students
  5. 5
    84
    Torrey HillsSan Diego · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 389 students
  6. 6
    84
    Solana Ranch ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 482 students
  7. 7
    84
    Carmel Creek ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 317 students
  8. 8
    84
    Park Village ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 671 students
  9. 9
    83
    Deer Canyon ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 354 students
  10. 10
    83
    Pacific Trails MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle83% Math proficiency · 971 students
  11. 11
    83
    Ashley Falls ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 367 students
  12. 12
    83
    Creekside ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 585 students
  13. 13
    83
    Solana Pacific ElementarySan Diego · Public Middle84% Math proficiency · 375 students
  14. 14
    83
    Del Sur ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 891 students
  15. 15
    83
    Carmel Valley MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle84% Math proficiency · 697 students
  16. 16
    83
    Jerabek ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary91% Math proficiency · 718 students
  17. 17
    83
    Rolling Hills ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 490 students
  18. 18
    82
    Adobe Bluffs ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 586 students
  19. 19
    82
    Scripps ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 733 students
  20. 20
    82
    Sunset View ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 408 students
  21. 21
    82
    Willow Grove ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 701 students
  22. 22
    82
    Oak Valley MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle75% Math proficiency · 1,503 students
  23. 23
    82
    Dingeman ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary89% Math proficiency · 689 students
  24. 24
    81
    Old Town Academy K-8 CharterSan Diego · Charter Elementary77% Math proficiency · 194 students
  25. 25
    81
    Monterey Ridge ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 770 students
  26. 26
    81
    Stone Ranch ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 692 students
  27. 27
    81
    Westwood ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 832 students
  28. 28
    81
    Silver Gate ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 399 students
  29. 29
    81
    Curie ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 536 students
  30. 30
    80
    Del Norte HighSan Diego · Public High81% Math proficiency · 2,557 students
  31. 31
    80
    Canyon Crest AcademySan Diego · Public High80% Math proficiency · 2,147 students
  32. 32
    80
    Sundance ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 428 students
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    80
    Sycamore RidgeSan Diego · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 386 students
  34. 34
    79
    Mesa Verde MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 1,178 students
  35. 35
    79
    Design 39 CampusSan Diego · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 1,216 students
  36. 36
    79
    Holmes ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 495 students
  37. 37
    79
    Miramar Ranch ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 637 students
  38. 38
    78
    Westview HighSan Diego · Public High79% Math proficiency · 2,116 students
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    78
    Hearst ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 527 students
  40. 40
    77
    Marshall MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 1,390 students
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    77
    Canyon View ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 505 students
  42. 42
    77
    Shoal Creek ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 500 students
  43. 43
    77
    Kumeyaay ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 398 students
  44. 44
    77
    Sunset Hills ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 381 students
  45. 45
    77
    Benchley/Weinberger ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 560 students
  46. 46
    77
    Dailard ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 567 students
  47. 47
    76
    Marvin ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 543 students
  48. 48
    76
    ElevateSan Diego · Charter Elementary87% Math proficiency · 476 students
  49. 49
    76
    Rancho Bernardo HighSan Diego · Public High72% Math proficiency · 2,210 students
  50. 50
    76
    Green ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 493 students
  51. 51
    76
    Scripps Ranch HighSan Diego · Public High75% Math proficiency · 1,890 students
  52. 52
    75
    Sessions ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 424 students
  53. 53
    75
    Barnard ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 473 students
  54. 54
    75
    Black Mountain MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 1,077 students
  55. 55
    75
    Morning Creek ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 531 students
  56. 56
    75
    Alcott ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 234 students
  57. 57
    75
    McKinley ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 588 students
  58. 58
    75
    Bernardo Heights MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle60% Math proficiency · 1,487 students
  59. 59
    74
    Mt. Carmel HighSan Diego · Public High65% Math proficiency · 1,800 students
  60. 60
    73
    Doyle ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 603 students
  61. 61
    73
    Highland Ranch ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 661 students
  62. 62
    73
    Los Penasquitos ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 634 students
  63. 63
    72
    Bay Park ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 504 students
  64. 64
    72
    Hickman ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 457 students
  65. 65
    72
    Sandburg ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 570 students
  66. 66
    72
    Torrey Pines HighSan Diego · Public High62% Math proficiency · 2,536 students
  67. 67
    72
    Ericson ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 650 students
  68. 68
    71
    Grant K-8San Diego · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 743 students
  69. 69
    71
    Ocean Beach ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 432 students
  70. 70
    71
    Poway to Palomar Middle College HighSan Diego · Public High19.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 88 students
  71. 71
    71
    Turtleback ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 458 students
  72. 72
    70
    Jonas Salk ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 732 students
  73. 73
    70
    Standley MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 813 students
  74. 74
    69
    Pacific Beach ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 312 students
  75. 75
    69
    Vista Grande ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 364 students
  76. 76
    69
    Tierrasanta ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 500 students
  77. 77
    68
    Magnolia Science Academy San DiegoSan Diego · Charter Middle61% Math proficiency · 464 students
  78. 78
    68
    Longfellow UTK-8San Diego · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 726 students
  79. 79
    67
    MuseumSan Diego · Charter Elementary57% Math proficiency · 213 students
  80. 80
    67
    Birney ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 535 students
  81. 81
    67
    Loma Portal ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 392 students
  82. 82
    66
    Challenger MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 960 students
  83. 83
    66
    Hardy ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 353 students
  84. 84
    65
    DanaSan Diego · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 646 students
  85. 85
    64
    De Portola MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle60% Math proficiency · 680 students
  86. 86
    64
    Pacific SkySan Diego · Public Elementary11.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 368 students
  87. 87
    64
    Lewis MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 1,013 students
  88. 88
    62
    Hawthorne ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 248 students
  89. 89
    62
    High Tech Middle MesaSan Diego · Charter Middle41.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 352 students
  90. 90
    62
    Pershing MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 980 students
  91. 91
    62
    Spreckels ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 680 students
  92. 92
    62
    Jones ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 257 students
  93. 93
    62
    Correia MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle54% Math proficiency · 602 students
  94. 94
    62
    School for Entrepreneurship and TechnologySan Diego · Charter High34.5% Math proficiency · 247 students
  95. 95
    62
    High Tech High Media ArtsSan Diego · Charter High42% Math proficiency · 355 students
  96. 96
    61
    Toler ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 235 students
  97. 97
    61
    Cadman ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 184 students
  98. 98
    61
    Pacific Beach MiddleSan Diego · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 715 students
  99. 99
    60
    Nye ElementarySan Diego · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 385 students
  100. 100
    59
    Kavod CharterSan Diego · Charter Elementary52% Math proficiency · 395 students

9 further schools in San Diego are listed without a rank (small rolls, no published Enrollment, or unscored types); they appear on their city pages and in search.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in San Diego?

Ocean Air is the highest-ranked school in San Diego with a Success Index (US) of 86.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).

How many schools are in San Diego?

San Diego has 268 schools (177 elementary, 40 middle, 43 high, 8 other) educating 159,311 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in San Diego?

The median Enrollment across schools in San Diego is 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.