For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,437 students in 92154, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92154, CA are Launch Virtual Academy, Nestor Language Academy Charter and Montgomery Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92154 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92154, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92154, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Launch Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2710 Iris Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
Gr: 7-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1455 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
Gr: K-8 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Picador Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-4000
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-4000
Gr: 7-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Options Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Palm Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7320
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7320
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Mar Vista Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1267 Thermal Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5100
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5100
Gr: 7-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Iris St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-4000
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-4000
Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
92154, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1411 27th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92154, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92154, CA include Launch Virtual Academy, Nestor Language Academy Charter and Montgomery Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92154?
6 public middle schools are located in 92154.
What is the racial composition of students in 92154?
92154 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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