For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,408 students in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Otay Mesa is San Ysidro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Ysidro High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5353 Airway Rd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 710-2300
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 710-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,941 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA include San Ysidro High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa, San Diego?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa, San Diego?
the neighborhood of Otay Mesa, San Diego public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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