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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)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)18 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 2,147 students at Canyon Crest Academy.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
Solana Pacific Elementary
publicmiddleGrade 4-6
3901 Townsgate Dr., San Diego, CA 92130
0
Rating
Students
375
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pacific Trails Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
5975 Village Center Loop Rd., San Diego, CA 92130
0
Rating
Students
971
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Vista Del Mar
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4885 Del Sol Blvd., San Diego, CA 92154
0
Rating
Students
541
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ocean View Hills
publicelementaryK-5
4919 Del Sol Blvd., San Diego, CA 92154
0
Rating
Students
1,020
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Carmel Creek Elementary
publicelementaryK-3
4210 Carmel Center Rd., San Diego, CA 92130
0
Rating
Students
317
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Solana Ranch Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch Pkwy., San Diego, CA 92130
0
Rating
Students
482
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Godfrey G. Berry Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
2001 Rimbey St., San Diego, CA 92154
0
Rating
Students
273
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Canyon Crest Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
5951 Village Center Loop Rd., San Diego, CA 92130
0
Rating
Students
2,147
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Solana Highlands Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
3520 Long Run Dr., San Diego, CA 92130
0
Rating
Students
384
Student-Teacher
21:1
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.