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Best San Diego Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 292 public schools serving 160,145 students in San Diego, CA (there are 108 private schools, serving 22,720 private students). 88% 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 Solana Ranch Elementary School, Ocean Air and Sage Canyon. 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 44% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Diego have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Diego, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Ocean Air
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11444 Canter Heights Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
Gr: K-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Sage Canyon
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5290 Harvest Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Scripps Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11778 Cypress Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92131
(619) 605-2000
Gr: K-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Carmel Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12345 Carmel Park Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-6789
Gr: K-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Dingeman Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11840 Scripps Creek Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-4437
Gr: K-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4902 Mt. Ararat Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 605-4400
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Jerabek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10050 Avenida Magnifica
San Diego, CA 92131
(619) 605-1700
Gr: K-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Solana Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3901 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
Gr: 4-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Del Sur Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15665 Paseo Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 674-6200
Gr: K-5 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Deer Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13455 Russet Leaf Ln.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-6064
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Silver Gate Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1499 Venice St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-1139
Gr: K-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Monterey Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17117 4s Ranch Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-6887
Gr: K-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Solana Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3520 Long Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Park Village Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7930 Park Village Rd.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-5621
Gr: K-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1717.
Curie Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4080 Governor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
Westview High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13500 Camino Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Adobe Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8707 Adobe Bluffs Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-8403
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Ashley Falls Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13030 Ashley Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 259-7812
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2121.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16601 Nighthawk Ln.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-0877
Gr: 9-12 | 2,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Carmel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4210 Carmel Center Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4400
Gr: K-3 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Stone Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16150 4s Ranch Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-8474
Gr: K-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2424.
Torrey Hills
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4266
Gr: K-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12362 Springhurst Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 391-1514
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17449 Matinal Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2026
Gr: K-5 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2727.
Rancho Bernardo High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13010 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2828.
Design 39 Campus
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17050 Del Sur Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 676-6639
Gr: K-8 | 1,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2929.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15255 Penasquitos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 672-3400
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3030.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14727 Via Azul
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 674-6300
Gr: K-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3131.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3232.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9700 Avenue Of Nations
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3333.
Oak Valley Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16055 Winecreek Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2939
Gr: 6-8 | 1,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3434.
Dailard Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6425 Cibola Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 860-5900
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3535.
Mesa Verde Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8375 Entreken Way
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-5478
Gr: 6-8 | 1,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in San Diego, California

San Diego, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A. Phillip Randolph Leadership Academy (Closed 2008)
5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
Gr: 7-12 | 88 students
Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12) (Closed 2023)
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Gr: 6-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: Del Mar Elementary (K-5) (Closed 2023)
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5) (Closed 2023)
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Gr: K-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
America's Finest Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Gr: K-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3773 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Audeo Valley Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
27130 Eucalyptus Ave. Ste. A
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Bayview Terrace Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Children's Conservation Academy (Closed 2008)
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Gr: K-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Crawford Champs High School (Closed 2013)
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Crawford Idea High School (Closed 2013)
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Crawford Law And Business High School (Closed 2013)
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Creative Performing And Media Arts Magnet Middle School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Gr: 6-7 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Ecademy California Elementary School (Closed 2012)
2534 State St
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
Gr: 3-8 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Endeavour Academy (Closed 2017)
3450 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-9000
Gr: K-12
Evangeline Roberts Institute Of Learning (Closed 2018)
6785 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
Gr: K-6 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Fair Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3025 Fir St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
Gr: K-1 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Fanno Academy Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 15249
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Gompers Charter Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1005 47th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
Gr: 6-8
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1411 27th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Health Sciences Middle School (Closed 2023)
3910 Univ Ave. Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
Gr: 6-8
High Technical Elementary Chula Vista (Closed 2023)
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
High Technical Elementary Explorer (Closed 2023)
2230 Truxtun Rd., 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
High Technical Elementary North County (Closed 2023)
1480 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
High Technical Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2150 Cushing Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
High Technical High Chula Vista (Closed 2023)
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
High Technical High International (Closed 2023)
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
High Technical High Media Arts (Closed 2023)
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
High Technical High North County (Closed 2023)
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
High Technical High School (Closed 2023)
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
High Technical Middle Chula Vista (Closed 2023)
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
High Technical Middle Media Arts (Closed 2023)
2230 Truxtun Rd. 2nd Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
High Technical Middle North County (Closed 2023)
1460 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
High Technical Middle School (Closed 2023)
2359 Truxtun Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in San Diego, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in San Diego, CA include Solana Ranch Elementary School, Ocean Air and Sage Canyon.
How many public schools are located in San Diego?
292 public schools are located in San Diego.
What percentage of students in San Diego go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in San Diego are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego?
San Diego public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Diego are often viewed compared to one another?

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