Californiaโ€บSan Diego Countyโ€บSan Diego

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

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๐ŸŽฏ 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)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
๐Ÿ’ก Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • โœ“0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • โœ“Largest student enrollment is 219 students at San Diego County Court.
  • โœ“Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
๐Ÿ† Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology โ†’
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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.