Best 92101 California Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,403 students in 92101, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 368 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 92101, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92101, CA are San Diego International Studies, Garfield High School and East Village Middle College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92101 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92101, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92101, CA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Diego International Studies
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7464
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Garfield High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1255 16th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
East Village Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1313 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4769
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
San Diego High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 560-4610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,855 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
San Diego Virtual
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 West Broadway Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 713-7271
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1789 State St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 344-6300
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
E3 Civic High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
395 11th Ave. 6th Fl.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 546-0000
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
King-chavez Community High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 A St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 704-1020
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #99.
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
840 14th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 788-4668
Gr: K-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
San Diego Business/leadership
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 560-4610
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 92101 California

92101, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2534 State St
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
Gr: 3-8 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 59%
808 West Cedar St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
808 West Cedar St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
Gr: 7-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
210 West Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
210 West Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
210 West Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
210 West Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
210 West Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Gr: 7-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1405 Park Blvd Rm. 907
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7460
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1405 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7456
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7457

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 92101, CA?
How many public schools are located in 92101?
10 public schools are located in 92101.
What percentage of students in 92101 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 92101 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92101?
92101 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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