Top Rankings
San Diego Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 177 public schools serving 94,996 students in San Diego Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Diego Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
177 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
94,996 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
4,297 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked #528 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#526 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
# American Indian Students
232 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13,700 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
14%
12%
# Hispanic Students
42,328 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
56%
# Black Students
6,979 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
22,394 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
24%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
350 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8,970 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
9,101
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,634
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,641
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,693
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,514
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,476
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,298
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,263
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,620
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,198
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,181
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,004
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,373
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,577 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,655 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,240 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2,247 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,577
$19,801
Spending / Student
$23,655
$18,236
Best San Diego Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Scripps Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11778 Cypress Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 693-8593
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 693-8593
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Torrey Pines Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8350 Cliffridge Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-2323
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-2323
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 657 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 603 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 416 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 227 students
Rank: #99.
Curie Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4080 Governor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1010.
Bird Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 488-0537
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 488-0537
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1111.
Dailard Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6425 Cibola Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-1550
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-1550
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1212.
Miramar Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10770 Red Cedar Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 271-0470
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 271-0470
Grades: K-5
| 605 students
Rank: #1313.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5720 Brunswick Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-1355
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-1355
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1414.
Hickman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10850 Montongo St.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 271-5210
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 271-5210
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1515.
Scripps Ranch High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10410 Falcon Way
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 302-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,950 students
Rank: #1616.
Kumeyaay Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6475 Antigua Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 279-1022
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 279-1022
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1717.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9700 Ave. Of Nations
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-5400
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,352 students
Rank: #1818.
Benchley/weinberger Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6269 Twin Lake Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 463-9271
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 463-9271
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #1919.
Birney Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4345 Campus Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 497-3500
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 497-3500
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #2020.
Sunset View Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4365 Hill St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-7156
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-7156
Grades: K-4
| 366 students
Rank: #2121.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7030 Wandermere Pl.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5755
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5755
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2222.
Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6230 Del Cerro Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-5704
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-5704
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #2323.
Jonas Salk Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7825 Flanders Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 935-2100
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 935-2100
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #2424.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3045 Felton St.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 282-7694
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 282-7694
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2525.
Muirlands Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1056 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4211
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4211
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #2626.
Ocean Beach Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4741 Santa Monica Ave.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-1631
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-1631
Grades: K-4
| 392 students
Rank: #2727.
La Jolla High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Nye Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
981 Valencia Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 430-1200
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 430-1200
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Sessions Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2150 Beryl St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-3111
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-3111
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #3030.
Ericson Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11174 W.onhill Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 271-0505
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 271-0505
Grades: K-5
| 645 students
Rank: #3131.
Pacific Beach Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4676 Ingraham St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 221-5600
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 221-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #3232.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11230 Avenida Del Gato
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-0510
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-0510
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #3333.
Bay Park Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2433 Denver St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-1471
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-1471
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #3434.
Barnard Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2445 Fogg St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 800-5700
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 800-5700
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Rank: #3535.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4487 Oregon St.
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 362-4300
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 362-4300
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Diego Unified School District?
San Diego Unified School District manages 177 public schools serving 94,996 students.
What is the rank of San Diego Unified School District?
San Diego Unified School District is ranked #528 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego Unified School District?
45% of San Diego Unified School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Diego Unified School District?
San Diego Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Diego Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,655 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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