For the 2023 school year, there are 767 public schools serving 478,700 students in San Diego County, CA (there are 305 private schools, serving 52,348 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 R. Roger Rowe Elementary School, Scripps Ranch High School and Spencer Valley Elementary School. 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 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in San Diego County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best San Diego County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
R. Roger Rowe Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 84%
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: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Scripps Ranch High School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10410 Falcon Way
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,050 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Spencer Valley Elementary School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4414 Highway 78 And 79
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
(760) 765-0336
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
(760) 765-0336
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #44.
Coronado High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 D Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8907
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8907
Grades: 9-12
| 1,075 students
Rank: #55.
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Charter School
Math: 69% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Grades: K-8
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
University City High School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6949 Genesee Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,742 students
Rank: #77.
Eastlake High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 E.lake Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 397-3800
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 397-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,855 students
Rank: #88.
R. Roger Rowe Middle School
Math: 69% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Grades: 6-8
| 214 students
Rank: #99.
Coronado Village Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Sixth St.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8919
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8919
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #1010.
Silver Strand Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1350 Leyte Rd.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8934
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8934
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #1111.
Elevate Charter
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #1212.
Olympian High School
Math: 58% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1925 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2400
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,347 students
Rank: #1313.
Coronado Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 F Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8921
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8921
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #1414.
Greater San Diego Academy
Charter School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14545 Lyons Valley Rd.
Jamul, CA 91935
(619) 669-3050
Jamul, CA 91935
(619) 669-3050
Grades: K-12
| 216 students
Rank: #1515.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
Math: 57% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
799 E. Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 1,862 students
Rank: #1616.
Kavod Charter
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6991 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
Grades: K-7
| 357 students
Rank: #1717.
Otay Ranch Senior High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 Olympic Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-5000
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,410 students
Rank: #1818.
Rancho Del Rey Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1174 E. J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 1,722 students
Rank: #1919.
Sycamore Canyon Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10201 Settle Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5400
Grades: K-6
| 359 students
Rank: #2020.
Rio Seco Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9545 Cuyamaca St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5500
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5500
Grades: K-8
| 936 students
Rank: #2121.
Mountain Valley Academy
Alternative School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Grades: K-12
| 247 students
Rank: #2222.
Mission Vista High School
Alternative School
Math: 48% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1306 Melrose Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,660 students
Rank: #2323.
Eastlake Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Duncan Ranch Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 591-4000
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 591-4000
Grades: 7-8
| 1,600 students
Rank: #2424.
Jcs - Cedar Cove
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 Santa Fe
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Grades: K-12
| 176 students
Rank: #2525.
Carlton Oaks Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9353 Wethersfield Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-4500
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-4500
Grades: K-8
| 846 students
Rank: #2626.
Valhalla High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1725 Hillsdale Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5300
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,150 students
Rank: #2727.
Innovations Academy
Charter School
Math: 53% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5454 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
Grades: K-8
| 412 students
Rank: #2828.
Del Lago Academy - Campus Of Applied Science
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1740 Scenic Trail Way
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 291-2500
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 291-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #2929.
Steele Canyon High School
Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12440 Campo Rd.
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-3550
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 2,182 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Point Loma High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 860-5000
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 860-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,772 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Santee Alternative
Alternative School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10250 El Nopal
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #3232.
Bonita Vista Senior High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
751 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-2000
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,363 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1954 Komet Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 221-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
La Mesa Arts Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4200 Parks Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5730
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5730
Grades: 4-8
| 1,092 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Miramar Ranch Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10770 Red Cedar Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 271-0470
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 271-0470
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
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San Diego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A. Phillip Randolph Leadership Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
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
All Tribes American Indian Charter (Closed 2021)
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 2021)
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
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
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 2021)
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
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
2312 East Beyer Blvd
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
31505 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 95 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
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
Children's Conservation Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
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
Coastal Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-8
| 1,699 students
College Preparatory Middle - East County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
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 2021)
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
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92110
San Diego, CA 92110
Grades: 6-7
| 398 students
510 Sunset Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 726-3240
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 726-3240
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Dehesa Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-12
| 464 students
Diego Springs Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
310 Brd.way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 739-4836
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 739-4836
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Diego Valley Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
511 N. 2nd St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
Grades: K-12
| 455 students
1125 South Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-8219
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-8219
Grades: K-5
| 393 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 R. Roger Rowe Elementary School, Scripps Ranch High School and Spencer Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Diego County, CA?
767 public schools are located in San Diego County, CA.
What percentage of students in San Diego County, CA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in San Diego County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego County, CA?
San Diego County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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