For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,041 students in San Ysidro, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Ysidro, CA are Vista Del Mar 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Ysidro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Ysidro, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Del Mar
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4885 Del Sol Blvd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 661-6753
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 661-6753
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
San Ysidro Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4345 Otay Mesa Rd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-5551
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-5551
Gr: 7-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Ysidro, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Ysidro, CA include Vista Del Mar and San Ysidro Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Ysidro?
2 public middle schools are located in San Ysidro.
What is the racial composition of students in San Ysidro?
San Ysidro public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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