For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,647 students in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Otay Mesa West are Juarez-lincoln Elementary School, Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School and Los Altos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Juarez-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
849 Twining Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-9222
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-9222
Gr: K-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Byrd St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-1334
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-1334
Gr: K-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Los Altos Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1332 Kenalan Dr.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-5880
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-5880
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #44.
Howard Pence Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
877 Via Tonga Ct.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-8100
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-8100
Gr: K-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA include Juarez-lincoln Elementary School, Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School and Los Altos Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego?
the neighborhood of Otay Mesa West, San Diego public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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