For the 2025 school year, there are 766 public schools serving 470,136 students in San Diego County, CA (there are 308 private schools, serving 52,642 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in San Diego County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in San Diego County, CA are Ocean Air, Solana Ranch Elementary School and Sage Canyon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Diego County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Air
(Math: 92% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11444 Canter Heights Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Grades: K-6
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Sage Canyon
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5290 Harvest Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
Grades: K-6
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
La Jolla Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
R. Roger Rowe Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Scripps Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11778 Cypress Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92131
(619) 605-2000
San Diego, CA 92131
(619) 605-2000
Grades: K-5
| 762 students
Rank: #77.
Carmel Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12345 Carmel Park Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-6789
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-6789
Grades: K-6
| 583 students
Rank: #88.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4902 Mt. Ararat Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8110
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8110
Grades: K-6
| 503 students
Rank: #99.
Torrey Pines Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8350 Cliffridge Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 605-3700
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 605-3700
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1010.
Del Mar Heights Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13555 Boquita Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9367
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9367
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
Rank: #1111.
Dingeman Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11840 Scripps Creek Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-4437
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-4437
Grades: K-5
| 695 students
Rank: #1212.
Del Sur Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15665 Paseo Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 674-6200
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 674-6200
Grades: K-5
| 946 students
Rank: #1313.
Jerabek Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10050 Avenida Magnifica
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 578-5330
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 578-5330
Grades: K-5
| 714 students
Rank: #1414.
Solana Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3520 Long Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #1515.
Canyon Crest Academy
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5951 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Grades: 9-12
| 2,183 students
Rank: #1616.
R. Roger Rowe Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Deer Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13455 Russet Leaf Ln.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-6064
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-6064
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Solana Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3901 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
Grades: 4-6
| 422 students
Rank: #1919.
Silver Gate Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1499 Venice St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-1139
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-1139
Grades: K-4
| 410 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Pacific Rim Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Camino De Las Ondas
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200
Grades: K-5
| 652 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Pacific Trails Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5975 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Grades: 7-8
| 980 students
Rank: #2222.
Monterey Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17117 4s Ranch Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-6887
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-6887
Grades: K-5
| 815 students
Rank: #2323.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Grades: K-12
| 205 students
Rank: #2424.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1905 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5600
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5600
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #2525.
Park Village Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7930 Park Village Rd.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-5621
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-5621
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Adobe Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8707 Adobe Bluffs Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-8403
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-8403
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Ashley Falls Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13030 Ashley Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 259-7812
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 259-7812
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Rank: #2828.
Aviara Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6900 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000
Grades: K-5
| 624 students
Rank: #2929.
Westview High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13500 Camino Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,186 students
Rank: #3030.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Grades: K-8
| 476 students
Rank: #3131.
Carmel Valley Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3800 Mykonos Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Grades: 7-8
| 700 students
Rank: #3232.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16601 Nighthawk Ln.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-0877
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-0877
Grades: 9-12
| 2,564 students
Rank: #3333.
Torrey Hills
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4266
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4266
Grades: K-6
| 443 students
Rank: #3434.
Silver Strand Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1350 Leyte Rd.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8934
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8934
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #3535.
Stone Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16150 4s Ranch Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-8474
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-8474
Grades: K-5
| 752 students
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San Diego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
All Tribes American Indian Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
34320 Valley Center Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Alpine Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1850 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625
Grades: 1-5
| 158 students
America's Finest Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3773 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Audeo Valley Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
27130 Eucalyptus Ave. Ste. A
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Bayshore Preparatory Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
2400 Euclid Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
2312 East Beyer Blvd
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Bonsall Charter Academy For Learning (Closed 2008)
Charter School
31505 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Bounce Back Independent Study High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
467 Moss St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
13915 Danielson St. #200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Cajon Valley Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Grades: 3-8
| 19 students
Center City High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Challenges Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
Clair W. Burgener Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-8
| 1,699 students
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Community Home Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
Coronado Pathways Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
555 D Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 437-7256
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 437-7256
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Diego County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in San Diego County, CA include Ocean Air, Solana Ranch Elementary School and Sage Canyon.
How many public schools are located in San Diego County?
766 public schools are located in San Diego County.
What percentage of students in San Diego County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in San Diego County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego County?
San Diego County public schools minority enrollment is 72% 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 County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in San Diego County include: Farb Middle School vs. De Portola Middle School, Wangenheim Middle School vs. Challenger Middle School, Valley Middle School vs. Calavera Hills Middle School
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