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 149 public elementary schools serving 67,018 students in San Diego Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in San Diego Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
177 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
94,996 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
4,297 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked #453 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#905 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
# American Indian Students
232 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13,700 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
14%
12%
# Hispanic Students
42,328 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
56%
# Black Students
6,979 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
22,394 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
24%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
350 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8,970 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
9,101
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,634
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,641
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,693
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,514
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,476
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,298
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,263
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,620
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,198
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,181
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,004
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,373
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,577 is higher than the state median of $19,806. 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 $18,241. 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
$19,806
Spending / Student
$23,655
$18,241
Best San Diego Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Jolla Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 97% )
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.
Jerabek Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10050 Avenida Magnifica
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 578-5330
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 578-5330
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #33.
Torrey Pines Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89% )
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bird Rock Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Silver Gate Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
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: #66.
Scripps Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%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: #77.
Dingeman Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83% )
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: #88.
Sunset View Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4365 Hill St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-7156
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-7156
Grades: K-4
| 366 students
Rank: #99.
Curie Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83% )
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.
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: #1111.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%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: #1212.
Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%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: #1313.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77% )
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: #1414.
Sessions Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79% )
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: #1515.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78% )
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: #1616.
Doyle Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3950 Berino Ct.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 455-6230
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 455-6230
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #1717.
Hickman Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80% )
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Kumeyaay Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ocean Beach Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
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: #2020.
Barnard Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2445 Fogg St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 800-5700
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 800-5700
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Dailard Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6425 Cibola Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-1550
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-1550
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Jonas Salk Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75% )
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: #2323.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78% )
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: #2424.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77% )
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.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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: #2626.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4680 Hidalgo Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-1200
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-1200
Grades: K-5
| 170 students
Rank: #2727.
Benchley/weinberger Elementary School
(Math: 76% | 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: #2828.
Ericson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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: #2929.
Hardy Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5420 Montezuma Rd.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 582-0136
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 582-0136
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #3030.
Bay Park Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71% )
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: #3131.
Standley Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6298 Radcliffe Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 811 students
Rank: #3232.
Pacific Beach Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1234 Tourmaline St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-4200
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-4200
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #3333.
Vista Grande Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5606 Antigua Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8290
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8290
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #3434.
Grant K-8
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 Washington Pl.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420
Grades: K-8
| 712 students
Rank: #3535.
Nye Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
981 Valencia Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 430-1200
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 430-1200
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
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