For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 423 students in the neighborhood of Shelltown, San Diego, CA.
The neighborhood of Shelltown, San Diego, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.27, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Shelltown, San Diego, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Balboa Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1844 South 40th St.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 362-4100
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 362-4100
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shelltown, San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shelltown, San Diego, CA include Balboa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shelltown, San Diego?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shelltown, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shelltown, San Diego?
the neighborhood of Shelltown, San Diego public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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