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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)2 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)16 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 1,602 students at San Diego High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Garfield Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4487 Oregon St., San Diego, CA 92116
0
Rating
Students
308
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bethune K-8
publicmiddleK-8
6835 Benjamin Holt Rd., San Diego, CA 92114
0
Rating
Students
520
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
De Portola Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92124
0
Rating
Students
680
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Scripps Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
11778 Cypress Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92131
0
Rating
Students
733
Student-Teacher
28:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mt. Everest Academy
publichighK-12
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117
0
Rating
Students
232
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Challenger Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
10810 Parkdale Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
0
Rating
Students
960
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hage Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
9750 Galvin Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
0
Rating
Students
505
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Creative Performing And Media Arts
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5050 Conrad Ave., San Diego, CA 92117
0
Rating
Students
614
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Crawford High
publichighGrade 9-12
4191 Colts Way, San Diego, CA 92115
0
Rating
Students
1,318
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kearny Eng Innov & Design
publichighGrade 9-12
1954 Komet Way, San Diego, CA 92111
0
Rating
Students
297
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kearny School Of Biomedical Science And Technology
publichighGrade 9-12
1954 Komet Way, San Diego, CA 92111
0
Rating
Students
313
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kearny Digital Media & Design
publichighGrade 9-12
1954 Komet Way, San Diego, CA 92111
0
Rating
Students
349
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kearny College Connections
publichighGrade 9-12
1954 Komet Way, San Diego, CA 92111
0
Rating
Students
339
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Diego Metro Career And Tech
publichighGrade 9-12
7250 Mesa College Dr. Rm. K-203, San Diego, CA 92111
0
Rating
Students
119
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Porter Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
4800 T St., San Diego, CA 92113
0
Rating
Students
590
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Diego High
publichighGrade 9-12
1405 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
0
Rating
Students
1,602
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Golden Hill K-8
publicmiddleK-8
1240 33Rd St., San Diego, CA 92102
0
Rating
Students
464
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Trace
publichighGrade 9-12
4063 Polk Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
0
Rating
Students
437
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lincoln High
publichighGrade 9-12
4777 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
0
Rating
Students
1,487
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cherokee Point Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3735 38Th St., San Diego, CA 92105
0
Rating
Students
298
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.