For the 2023 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 12,276 students in National City, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 382 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in National City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in National City, CA are Sweetwater High School, Integrity Charter and National City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
National City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in National City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best National City, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Highland Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 474-9700
National City, CA 91950
(619) 474-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,809 students
Rank: #22.
Integrity Charter
Charter School
Math: 28% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 National City Blvd.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-0808
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-0808
Grades: K-8
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
National City Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 D Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-2600
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 723 students
Rank: #44.
Granger Junior High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Granger Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 472-6000
National City, CA 91950
(619) 472-6000
Grades: 7-9
| 882 students
Rank: #55.
San Diego Workforce Innovation High School
Charter School
Math: 9% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Euclid Ave., Ste. A
National City, CA 91950
(619) 432-4690
National City, CA 91950
(619) 432-4690
Grades: 9-12
| 2,715 students
Rank: n/an/a
933 E Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-7400
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-7400
Grades: K-6
| 549 students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 E. Division St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8000
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8000
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
3235 E.eighth St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8200
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8200
Grades: K-6
| 432 students
Rank: n/an/a
621 E. 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8800
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8800
Grades: K-6
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 E. 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8500
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8500
Grades: K-6
| 566 students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 Lanoitan Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8600
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8600
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
2401 E. 24th St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8670
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8670
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2900 Palmer St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8900
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8900
Grades: K-6
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
1830 E. Division St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8100
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8100
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
National City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beacon Classical Academy National City (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2400 Euclid Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
South Region Community (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 609 students
South Region Community Day Schools (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd., Ste.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5218
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5218
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
South Region Community School Of Chula Vista (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
South Region Community School Of National City (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
South Region Community School Of San Diego (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-5211
Grades: 7-12
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in National City, CA?
The top ranked public schools in National City, CA include Sweetwater High School, Integrity Charter and National City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in National City, CA?
16 public schools are located in National City, CA.
What percentage of students in National City, CA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in National City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in National City, CA?
National City, CA public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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