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Best Schools in San Diego, California

Compare 282 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

282
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
163,033
Total Students
Across San Diego
21.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
282 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score0%
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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)15 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 1,724 students at Point Loma High.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
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Sunset View Elementary
publicelementaryK-4
4365 Hill St., San Diego, CA 92107
0
Rating
Students
408
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pacific Beach Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4676 Ingraham St., San Diego, CA 92109
0
Rating
Students
715
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Perry Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
6290 Oriskany Rd., San Diego, CA 92139
0
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rolando Park Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
6620 Marlowe Dr., San Diego, CA 92115
0
Rating
Students
270
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pershing Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8204 San Carlos Dr., San Diego, CA 92119
0
Rating
Students
980
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Riley/New Dawn
publichighK-12
5650 Mt. Ackerly Dr., San Diego, CA 92111
0
Rating
Students
142
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Point Loma High
publichighGrade 9-12
2335 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego, CA 92106
0
Rating
Students
1,724
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Roosevelt International Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3366 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92103
0
Rating
Students
760
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rowan Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1755 Rowan St., San Diego, CA 92105
0
Rating
Students
205
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ross Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
7470 Bagdad St., San Diego, CA 92111
0
Rating
Students
187
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sequoia Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4690 Limerick Ave., San Diego, CA 92117
0
Rating
Students
180
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Canyon Hills High
publichighGrade 9-12
5156 Santo Rd., San Diego, CA 92124
0
Rating
Students
1,183
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sandburg Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
11230 Avenida Del Gato, San Diego, CA 92126
0
Rating
Students
570
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sessions Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2150 Beryl St., San Diego, CA 92109
0
Rating
Students
424
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sherman Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
301 22Nd St., San Diego, CA 92102
0
Rating
Students
535
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Silver Gate Elementary
publicelementaryK-4
1499 Venice St., San Diego, CA 92107
0
Rating
Students
399
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Spreckels Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
6033 Stadium St., San Diego, CA 92122
0
Rating
Students
680
Student-Teacher
27:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Standley Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
6298 Radcliffe Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
0
Rating
Students
813
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wegeforth Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3443 Ediwhar Ave., San Diego, CA 92123
0
Rating
Students
200
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whitman Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4050 Appleton St., San Diego, CA 92117
0
Rating
Students
102
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

Detailed Overview of Schools in San Diego

San Diego, California is home to 282 schools serving over 163,033 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in San Diego, California?

There are 282 schools in San Diego, serving 163,033 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in San Diego?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in San Diego include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in San Diego?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in San Diego is 21.5:1.