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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
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)3 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 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 1,465 students at University City High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Walker Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
9225 Hillery Dr., San Diego, CA 92126
0
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Twain High
publichighGrade 7-12
6402 Linda Vista Rd., San Diego, CA 92111
0
Rating
Students
293
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Valencia Park Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
5880 Skyline Dr., San Diego, CA 92114
0
Rating
Students
393
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1789 State St., San Diego, CA 92101
0
Rating
Students
245
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Webster Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4801 Elm St., San Diego, CA 92102
0
Rating
Students
208
Student-Teacher
23:1
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%
Benchley/Weinberger Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
6269 Twin Lake Dr., San Diego, CA 92119
0
Rating
Students
560
Student-Teacher
25:1
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%
Rosa Parks Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4510 Landis St., San Diego, CA 92105
0
Rating
Students
705
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Clark Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4388 Thorn St., San Diego, CA 92105
0
Rating
Students
696
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kimbrough Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
321 Hoitt St., San Diego, CA 92102
0
Rating
Students
316
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chavez Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1404 South 40Th St., San Diego, CA 92113
0
Rating
Students
361
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wilson Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3838 Orange Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
0
Rating
Students
712
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
University City High
publichighGrade 9-12
6949 Genesee Ave., San Diego, CA 92122
0
Rating
Students
1,465
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Marshall Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
9700 Avenue Of Nations, San Diego, CA 92131
0
Rating
Students
1,390
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alba
publichighGrade 1-12
4041 Oregon St., San Diego, CA 92104
0
Rating
Students
20
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dana
publicmiddleGrade 5-6
1775 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego, CA 92106
0
Rating
Students
646
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whittier K-12
publichighK-12
3401 Clairemont Dr., San Diego, CA 92117
0
Rating
Students
77
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Diego Scpa
publichighGrade 6-12
2425 Dusk Dr., San Diego, CA 92139
0
Rating
Students
1,297
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Zamorano Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2655 Casey St., San Diego, CA 92139
0
Rating
Students
823
Student-Teacher
24:1
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.