For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,788 students in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Mira Mesa are Hickman Elementary School, Jonas Salk Elementary School and Sandburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10850 Montongo St.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 634-8500
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 634-8500
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Jonas Salk Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7825 Flanders Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 935-2100
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 935-2100
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: #33.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11230 Avenida Del Gato
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-0510
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-0510
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #44.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10810 Parkdale Ave.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
Grades: 6-8
| 918 students
Rank: #55.
Mira Mesa High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10510 Marauder Way
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-2262
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-2262
Grades: 9-12
| 2,228 students
Rank: #66.
Hage Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9750 Galvin Ave.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-0273
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-0273
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #77.
Wangenheim Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9230 Gold Coast Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 605-2250
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 605-2250
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #88.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10340 San Ramon Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 271-0410
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 271-0410
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #99.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9225 Hillery Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 987-5100
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 987-5100
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA include Hickman Elementary School, Jonas Salk Elementary School and Sandburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego?
the neighborhood of Mira Mesa, San Diego public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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