For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,745 students in the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clairemont are Mt. Everest Academy, Longfellow K-8 and Kavod Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Longfellow K-8
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5055 July St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-4206
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-4206
Grades: K-8
| 666 students
Rank: #33.
Kavod Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6991 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
Grades: K-8
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Marston Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3799 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 810-7500
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 810-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #55.
High Tech Middle Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5331 Mt. Alifan Dr., Bldg. 400
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 510-4600
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 510-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
John Muir Language Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4431 Mt. Herbert Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 268-1954
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 268-1954
Grades: K-12
| 277 students
Rank: #77.
Innovation Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5095 Arvinels Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-5948
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-5948
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #88.
Creative Performing And Media Arts
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5050 Conrad Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 800-5550
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 800-5550
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #99.
Whittier K-12
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 490-2770
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 490-2770
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Rank: #1010.
Riley/new Dawn
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Mt. Ackerly Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 302-3340
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 302-3340
Grades: K-12
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego, CA include Mt. Everest Academy, Longfellow K-8 and Kavod Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego?
10 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego?
the neighborhood of Clairemont, San Diego public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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