For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,170 students in 92102, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92102, CA are Albert Einstein Academies, Golden Hill K-8 and America's Finest Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92102 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92102, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92102, CA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert Einstein Academies
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Gr: K-8 | 1,448 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Golden Hill K-8
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1240 33rd St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 236-5600
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 236-5600
Gr: K-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
America's Finest Charter
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Gr: K-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Gompers Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1005 47th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
Gr: 6-12 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Millennial Tech Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Carolina Ln.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 362-4650
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 362-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Holly Drive Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Elm St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 266-7333
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 266-7333
Gr: K-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #77.
King-chavez Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 744-3828
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 744-3828
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
92102, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Gr: K-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
Gr: K-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3025 Fir St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
Gr: K-1 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Gompers Charter Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1005 47th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
Gr: 6-8
3910 Univ Ave. Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
Gr: 6-8
Promise Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
730 45th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 262-5083
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 262-5083
Gr: K-8 | 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92102, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92102, CA include Albert Einstein Academies, Golden Hill K-8 and America's Finest Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 92102?
7 public middle schools are located in 92102.
What is the racial composition of students in 92102?
92102 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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