Top 5 Best San Ysidro Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,797 students in San Ysidro, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 217 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in San Ysidro, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in San Ysidro, CA are Vista Del Mar, Sunset Elementary School and San Ysidro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Ysidro, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Ysidro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Ysidro, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Del Mar
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4885 Del Sol Blvd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 661-6753
Grades: 7-8
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3825 Sunset Ln.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1148
Grades: K-6
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
San Ysidro Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4345 Otay Mesa Rd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-5551
Grades: 7-8
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
226 Willow Rd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-2231
Grades: K-6
| 719 students
Rank: #55.
La Mirada Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Avenida De La Madrid
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4424
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
Rank: #66.
Smythe Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 Smythe Ave.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4447
Grades: K-6
| 616 students
Rank: #77.
George Nicoloff Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1777 Howard Ave.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1605
Grades: K-6
| 617 students
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San Ysidro, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2312 East Beyer Blvd
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
4350 Otay Mesa Rd
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4476
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
226 Willow St.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4476
Grades: K-6
| 711 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in San Ysidro, CA?
The top ranked public schools in San Ysidro, CA include Vista Del Mar, Sunset Elementary School and San Ysidro Middle School.
How many public schools are located in San Ysidro, CA?
7 public schools are located in San Ysidro, CA.
What percentage of students in San Ysidro, CA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in San Ysidro, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Ysidro, CA?
San Ysidro, CA public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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