Top 10 Best Chula Vista Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 65 public schools serving 49,825 students in Chula Vista, CA (there are 19 private schools, serving 2,429 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Chula Vista, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Chula Vista, CA are Discovery Charter, Wolf Canyon Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chula Vista, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chula Vista have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Chula Vista, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Grades: K-8
| 944 students
Rank: #22.
Wolf Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1950 Wolf Canyon Loop
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 482-8877
Grades: K-6
| 931 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1450 Santa Lucia Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-7080
Grades: K-6
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2491 Sch House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Grades: K-8
| 910 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2175 Proctor Valley Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-5225
Grades: K-6
| 628 students
Rank: #66.
Eastlake High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1120 E.lake Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 397-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,847 students
Rank: #77.
Salt Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1055 Hunte Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-5494
Grades: K-6
| 844 students
Rank: #88.
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2295 Mackenzie Creek Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 656-6262
Grades: K-6
| 502 students
Rank: #99.
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1650 Explr Falls Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 591-5500
Grades: K-6
| 944 students
Rank: #1010.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1550 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 216-1226
Grades: K-6
| 810 students
Rank: #1111.
Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1644 Santa Alexia Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 216-5599
Grades: K-6
| 995 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcmillin (Corky) Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 Santa Cora Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-0103
Grades: K-6
| 758 students
Rank: #1313.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
575 Juniper St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-5483
Grades: K-6
| 467 students
Rank: #1414.
Eastlake Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1955 Hillside Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-4798
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #1515.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1220 S. Greensview Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-2030
Grades: K-6
| 626 students
Rank: #1616.
Hedenkamp (Anne And William) Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
930 E. Palomar
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-5828
Grades: K-6
| 894 students
Rank: #1717.
Rancho Del Rey Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1174 E. J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 1,619 students
Rank: #1818.
Olympian High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1925 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,310 students
Rank: #1919.
Eastlake Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 Duncan Ranch Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 591-4000
Grades: 7-8
| 1,530 students
Rank: #2020.
Bonita Vista Senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
751 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,235 students
Rank: #2121.
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1130 E. J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-7555
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: #2222.
Clear View
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
455 Windrose Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-3000
Grades: K-6
| 504 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Davila Day
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 G St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-5626
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
East Hills Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1791 Rock Mountain Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: #2525.
Otay Ranch Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1250 Olympic Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,515 students
Rank: #2626.
Chula Vista Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
980 Buena Vista Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 482-7066
Grades: K-6
| 494 students
Rank: #2727.
Bonita Vista Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 830 students
Rank: #2828.
Hilltop Drive Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Murray St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8323
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #2929.
Sweetwater Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1355 Second Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 498-6000
Grades: 7-10
| 6 students
Rank: #3030.
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1691 Elmhurst St.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-6300
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #3131.
Halecrest Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
475 E. J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-0771
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
Rank: #3232.
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
590 K St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-2885
Grades: K-12
| 1,449 students
Rank: #3333.
Hilltop Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 Claire Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 476-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,906 students
Rank: #3434.
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
229 E. Naples
Chula Vista, CA 91912
(619) 420-0066
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
Rank: #3535.
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
875 Cuyamaca Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-8381
Grades: K-6
| 330 students
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Chula Vista, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
467 Moss St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
310 Brd.way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 739-4836
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Fifth Avenue Academy (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1130 Fifth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
296 H St. Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 713-7271
Grades: K-12
| 458 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Chula Vista, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Chula Vista, CA include Discovery Charter, Wolf Canyon Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chula Vista, CA?
65 public schools are located in Chula Vista, CA.
What percentage of students in Chula Vista, CA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Chula Vista, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chula Vista, CA?
Chula Vista, CA public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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