For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,315 students in 92109, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 269 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 92109, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92109, CA are Pacific Beach Middle School, Sessions Elementary School and Barnard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92109 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92109, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92109, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Beach Middle School
(Math: 62% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Sessions Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Beryl St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-3400
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-3400
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Barnard Elementary School
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Pacific Beach Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1234 Tourmaline St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-4200
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-4200
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Crown Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4033 Ingraham St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-9830
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-9830
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Mission Bay High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2475 Grand Ave.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 536-0136
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 536-0136
Gr: 9-12 | 1,166 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
92109, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 92109, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92109, CA include Pacific Beach Middle School, Sessions Elementary School and Barnard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92109?
6 public schools are located in 92109.
What percentage of students in 92109 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 92109 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92109?
92109 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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