Best Schools in San Diego, California
412 schools · 237 Elementary · 44 Middle · 101 High · 30 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $110,412
- Median home value
- $875,119
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 49%
43% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How San Diego compares
California rank
#256 of 596
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$110k
111% of California median
Schools in this city
344
About Schools in San Diego, California
San Diego's public school system is one of the larger urban landscapes parents will navigate in California, with 288 ranked public schools spanning elementary through high school. The city-wide average sits at 6.5 out of 10, which puts performance solidly in the middle tier — but that average obscures meaningful variation. Forty-four percent of San Diego's ranked schools, 128 in total, score 7 or above, meaning parents willing to research neighborhoods and enrollment options have a strong field to work with.
At the top of that field, Sequoia Elementary leads the city with a 9.4 out of 10, the highest score among all ranked public schools here. Pacific Beach Middle follows at 9.2, making it one of the strongest middle school options in the region. On the elementary side, Sage Canyon rounds out the upper tier at 9.0. For families planning ahead to high school, Mission Bay High scores 8.9 and King-Chavez Community High scores 8.8 — both well above the city average and worth a close look during the search process.
The practical implication for parents is that school quality in San Diego tracks closely with neighborhood, but not exclusively. The presence of strong performers like King-Chavez Community High signals that high-scoring options exist outside the most affluent zip codes. Parents should look beyond their immediate address and check whether open enrollment, magnet programs, or charter options expand access to higher-rated schools.
The spread between the city's top schools and the average also matters for planning. A 9.4 at Sequoia Elementary against a city mean of 6.5 represents nearly three full rating points of difference — a gap that's meaningful when thinking about academic environment and resources. Parents comparing schools across San Diego should use ratings as a starting filter, then dig into specific metrics like test scores, student-to-teacher ratios, and enrollment timelines. With 44% of schools scoring 7 or higher, San Diego offers real options — but identifying them requires active research rather than defaulting to the nearest school.
Elementary Schools
237 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 170 students · Kindergarten–6th | 9.4 |
| 2 | 478 students · Kindergarten–6th | 9.0 |
| 3 | 503 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.8 |
| 4 | 322 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.8 |
| 5 | 194 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.8 |
| 6 | 363 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.7 |
| 7 | 192 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.7 |
| 8 | 263 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.7 |
| 9 | 728 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.7 |
| 10 | 406 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.7 |
| 11 | 107 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.7 |
| 12 | 434 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.6 |
| 13 | 498 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.6 |
| 14 | 686 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.5 |
| 15 | 251 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.4 |
| 16 | 535 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 |
| 17 | 493 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.3 |
| 18 | 496 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
| 19 | 512 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.3 |
| 20 | 103 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.2 |
| 21 | 375 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 22 | 530 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 23 | 695 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 24 | 650 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 25 | 324 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 8.2 |
Show 212 more elementary schools
| 26 | 432 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.1 | ||
| 27 | 168 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 28 | 380 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 29 | 762 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 30 | 549 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 31 | 1,251 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.0 | ||
| 32 | 636 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 33 | 381 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 34 | 205 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.0 | ||
| 35 | 549 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 36 | 292 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 37 | 695 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 | ||
| 38 | 542 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 | ||
| 39 | 261 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 | ||
| 40 | 573 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 | ||
| 41 | 216 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.9 | ||
| 42 | 399 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.8 | ||
| 43 | 496 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 44 | 605 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.7 | ||
| 45 | 123 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 46 | 357 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.6 | ||
| 47 | 981 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.6 | ||
| 48 | 471 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.6 | ||
| 49 | 443 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 50 | 493 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 51 | 367 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.6 | ||
| 52 | 843 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 53 | 583 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.5 | ||
| 54 | 747 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 55 | 401 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 56 | 564 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 57 | 483 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 58 | 436 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 59 | 361 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 60 | 521 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 61 | 411 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.3 | ||
| 62 | 355 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.3 | ||
| 63 | 468 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.2 | ||
| 64 | 245 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.2 | ||
| 65 | 385 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.2 | ||
| 66 | 362 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 | ||
| 67 | 494 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 | ||
| 68 | 285 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.2 | ||
| 69 | 666 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.2 | ||
| 70 | 629 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 | ||
| 71 | 438 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 | ||
| 72 | 296 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 | ||
| 73 | 443 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.1 | ||
| 74 | 196 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 75 | 332 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 76 | 193 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 77 | 529 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.1 | ||
| 78 | 702 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 79 | 488 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 80 | 223 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 81 | 558 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 82 | 174 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.0 | ||
| 83 | 624 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 | ||
| 84 | 946 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 | ||
| 85 | 220 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 | ||
| 86 | 752 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 87 | 410 students · Kindergarten–4th | 6.8 | ||
| 88 | 294 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.8 | ||
| 89 | 459 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.7 | ||
| 90 | 839 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 91 | 815 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 92 | 406 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 93 | 193 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 94 | 1,438 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.6 | ||
| 95 | 634 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 | ||
| 96 | 530 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 | ||
| 97 | 714 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 | ||
| 98 | 365 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.6 | ||
| 99 | 661 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 100 | 472 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.5 | ||
| 101 | 282 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 102 | 392 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 103 | 985 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 104 | 403 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 | ||
| 105 | 554 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 | ||
| 106 | 469 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.4 | ||
| 107 | 286 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 | ||
| 108 | 500 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 109 | 526 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 110 | 672 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 111 | 270 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 112 | 363 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 113 | 150 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 114 | 560 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 | ||
| 115 | 358 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 | ||
| 116 | 279 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 | ||
| 117 | 527 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 | ||
| 118 | 423 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 119 | 372 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 120 | 453 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 121 | 433 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 122 | 415 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 123 | 302 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 124 | 466 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.0 | ||
| 125 | 433 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 126 | 392 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 127 | 230 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 128 | 214 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.6 | ||
| 129 | 396 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.6 | ||
| 130 | 287 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.5 | ||
| 131 | 289 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 | ||
| 132 | 417 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.5 | ||
| 133 | 476 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.4 | ||
| 134 | 322 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.4 | ||
| 135 | 322 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 136 | 381 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.3 | ||
| 137 | 705 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 138 | 548 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 139 | 345 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 140 | 540 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 141 | 379 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 142 | 314 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 143 | 648 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.1 | ||
| 144 | 445 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.0 | ||
| 145 | 399 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 146 | 256 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.0 | ||
| 147 | 512 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 148 | 490 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 | ||
| 149 | 372 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 | ||
| 150 | 357 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.7 | ||
| 151 | 174 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 152 | 363 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.6 | ||
| 153 | 705 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.6 | ||
| 154 | 1,070 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.6 | ||
| 155 | 358 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 4.5 | ||
| 156 | 419 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.5 | ||
| 157 | 292 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.5 | ||
| 158 | 147 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.4 | ||
| 159 | 302 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.4 | ||
| 160 | 391 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.4 | ||
| 161 | 400 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.4 | ||
| 162 | 433 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.4 | ||
| 163 | 378 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.3 | ||
| 164 | 158 students · 4th–5th | 4.2 | ||
| 165 | 368 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.2 | ||
| 166 | 444 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.1 | ||
| 167 | 461 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.1 | ||
| 168 | 502 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.1 | ||
| 169 | 262 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.1 | ||
| 170 | 301 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.1 | ||
| 171 | 250 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.0 | ||
| 172 | 442 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.9 | ||
| 173 | 226 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.9 | ||
| 174 | 446 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.6 | ||
| 175 | 365 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.4 | ||
| 176 | 142 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.4 | ||
| 177 | 462 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.4 | ||
| 178 | 220 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.3 | ||
| 179 | 257 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.2 | ||
| 180 | 445 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.1 | ||
| 181 | 211 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.0 | ||
| Private Schools 56 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | MISSION BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Private
95 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 191 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | MARIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
105 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | WARREN-WALKER SCHOOL
Private
331 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | KINDERHOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
46 students · Pre-K–4th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | ST KATHARINE DREXEL ACADEMY
Private
132 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO
Private
60 students · Pre-K–3rd | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | ST DIDACUS SCHOOL
Private
163 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
Private
271 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | THE CHILD'S PRIMARY SCHOOL
Private
106 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | SCRIPPS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
55 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 12 | DEL MAR PINES SCHOOL
Private
156 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 13 | CITY TREE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
162 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 14 | ST PATRICK SCHOOL
Private
190 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 15 | ST COLUMBA SCHOOL
Private
221 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 16 | LE LYCEE FRANCAIS DE SAN DIEGO
Private
127 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 17 | NAZARETH SCHOOL, SAN DIEGO
Private
265 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 18 | GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
223 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 19 | OUR LADY'S SCHOOL
Private
155 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 20 | REFORMATION LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Private
117 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 21 | MT ERIE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
41 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 22 | ST THERESE ACADEMY
Private
309 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 23 | ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Private
160 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 24 | 223 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 25 | COASTAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
44 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 26 | ST RITA'S SCHOOL
Private
221 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 27 | 284 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 28 | ST CHARLES BORROMEO ACADEMY
Private
235 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 29 | ST CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
198 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 30 | Montessori Explorer
Private
11 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 31 | Lifetime Montessori School
Private
33 students · Kindergarten–4th | Not Rated | ||
| 32 | LifeBridge Academy
Private
46 students · Kindergarten–4th | Not Rated | ||
| 33 | Le Lycée Français de San Diego
Private
162 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 34 | Japanese Academy of San Diego
Private
35 students · Kindergarten–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 35 | Kreuger Academy
Private
6 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 36 | City Tree Christian
Private
89 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 37 | 55 students · Kindergarten–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 38 | Child's Primary, The
Private
105 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 39 | Chabad Hebrew Academy
Private
172 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 40 | Our Lady's School
Private
144 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 41 | St. Rita's School
Private
167 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 42 | St. Katharine Drexel Academy
Private
110 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 43 | Nazareth School of San Diego
Private
238 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 44 | St. Columba Catholic School
Private
219 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 45 | St. Vincent de Paul
Private
213 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 46 | Soille San Diego Hebrew Day
Private
170 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 47 | 61 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 48 | Children's Workshop
Private
53 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 49 | Warren-Walker School
Private
211 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 50 | Maria Montessori School
Private
101 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 51 | Mt. Erie Christian Academy
Private
50 students · Kindergarten–7th | Not Rated | ||
| 52 | Del Mar Pines School
Private
150 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 53 | St. Charles Elementary
Private
196 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 54 | 12 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 55 | DOT TO DOT
Private
12 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 56 | JAPANESE ACADEMY OF SAN DIEGO
Private
16 students · Pre-K–3rd | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
44 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 631 students · 6th–8th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 345 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 3 | 422 students · 4th–6th | 8.5 |
| 4 | 648 students · 5th–6th | 8.4 |
| 5 | 1,359 students · 6th–8th | 8.2 |
| 6 | 659 students · 6th–8th | 8.2 |
| 7 | 918 students · 6th–8th | 8.1 |
| 8 | 332 students · 6th–8th | 8.0 |
| 9 | 674 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 |
| 10 | 632 students · 7th–8th | 7.6 |
| 11 | 1,119 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 |
| 12 | 785 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 13 | 378 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 14 | 502 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 15 | 446 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
| 16 | 963 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 17 | 755 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 18 | 873 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 19 | 838 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 20 | 375 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 21 | 439 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 22 | 338 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 |
| 23 | 1,485 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 |
| 24 | 342 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 |
| 25 | 483 students · 7th–8th | 6.4 |
Show 19 more middle schools
| 26 | 1,501 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 | ||
| 27 | 508 students · 7th–8th | 6.2 | ||
| 28 | 1,132 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 | ||
| 29 | 236 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 | ||
| 30 | 713 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 | ||
| 31 | 321 students · 5th–8th | 5.5 | ||
| 32 | 735 students · 7th–8th | 5.5 | ||
| 33 | 735 students · 6th–8th | 5.4 | ||
| 34 | 335 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 | ||
| 35 | 716 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 | ||
| 36 | 670 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 | ||
| 37 | 340 students · 6th–8th | 4.8 | ||
| 38 | 695 students · 6th–8th | 4.8 | ||
| 39 | 334 students · 6th–8th | 3.8 | ||
| Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | NATIVITY PREP ACADEMY
Private
59 students · 6th–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | CHILDRENS WORKSHOP
Private
49 students · 3rd–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | WARREN-WALKER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Private
92 students · 6th–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Praxis Elite Sports Academy
Private
13 students · 6th–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | BANYA TREE COMPASS ACADEMY
Private
2 students · 3rd–4th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
101 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,166 students · 9th–12th | 8.9 |
| 2 | 246 students · 9th–12th | 8.8 |
| 3 | 124 students · 9th–12th | 8.6 |
| 4 | 2,512 students · 9th–12th | 8.3 |
| 5 | 408 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 |
| 6 | 1,920 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 |
| 7 | 373 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 8 | 1,505 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 9 | 112 students · 9th–12th | 7.9 |
| 10 | 2,186 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 |
| 11 | 2,564 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 12 | 2,228 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 13 | 443 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 14 | 210 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 15 | 487 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 |
| 16 | 240 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 |
| 17 | 642 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
| 18 | 848 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
| 19 | 1,586 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
| 20 | 1,831 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 |
| 21 | 336 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 |
| 22 | 1,658 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 |
| 23 | 220 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 |
| 24 | 401 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 25 | 1,682 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
Show 76 more high schools
| 26 | 431 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 27 | 296 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 28 | 2,278 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 | ||
| 29 | 813 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 | ||
| 30 | 301 students · 7th–12th | 6.6 | ||
| 31 | 1,614 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 32 | 1,855 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 33 | 528 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 34 | 1,236 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 35 | 1,275 students · 6th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 36 | 335 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 37 | 1,276 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 38 | 341 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 39 | 182 students · 6th–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 40 | 581 students · 7th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 41 | 195 students · 6th–12th | 5.3 | ||
| 42 | 1,229 students · 6th–12th | 5.3 | ||
| 43 | 138 students · 6th–12th | 5.3 | ||
| 44 | 158 students · 6th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 45 | 2,105 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 46 | 260 students · 7th–12th | 4.9 | ||
| 47 | 386 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 | ||
| 48 | 2,017 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 | ||
| 49 | 384 students · 9th–12th | 4.6 | ||
| 50 | 1,480 students · 9th–12th | 4.3 | ||
| 51 | 290 students · 7th–12th | 4.1 | ||
| 52 | 1,443 students · 6th–12th | 3.9 | ||
| 53 | 241 students · 6th–12th | 2.2 | ||
| 54 | 81 students · 11th–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 47 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | FUSION SAN DIEGO SCRIPPS RANCH
Private
50 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO
Private
41 students · 5th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | BANYAN TREE FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY
Private
32 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | COOK EDUCATION CENTER
Private
49 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | FUSION SAN DIEGO
Private
34 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | TORAH HIGH SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO
Private
37 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | CRISTO REY SAN DIEGO HIGH SCHOOL
Private
125 students · 9th–10th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | CAL COAST ACADEMY
Private
55 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | 33 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | ST AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL
Private
743 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE
Private
750 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 12 | CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Private
1,612 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 13 | The Uni of Liberty
Private
71 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 14 | HIGHLEVEL LLC
Private
24 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 15 | Amazing Grace Christian School
Private
29 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 16 | Amazing Grace online School
Private
30 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 17 | ACES 2020 LLC, DBA: Aces Academy
Private
14 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 18 | 37 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 19 | Cristo Rey San Diego High School
Private
196 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 20 | Via Talentum Academy
Private
650 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 21 | 26 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 22 | Fusion Academy
Private
25 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 23 | Willow Ridge Academy
Private
14 students · 1st–10th | Not Rated | ||
| 24 | Zensei Education
Private
65 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 25 | Srinivasan School
Private
9 students · 4th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 26 | Masons best
Private
81 students · 8th–9th | Not Rated | ||
| 27 | Sun & Moon
Private
13 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 28 | Refugio de Amor Academy
Private
100 students · Kindergarten–9th | Not Rated | ||
| 29 | 72 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 30 | St. Augustine High School
Private
717 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 31 | Aseltine School
Private
35 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 32 | Francis Parker School
Private
1,279 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 33 | Sierra School Of San Diego
Private
87 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 34 | 75 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 35 | 123 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 36 | 706 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 37 | 30 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 38 | Urban Skills Center
Private
20 students · 11th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 39 | Cook Education Center
Private
58 students · 8th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 40 | Bright Horizon Academy
Private
323 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 41 | The Waldorf School of San Diego
Private
247 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 42 | True Faith Academy
Private
13 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 43 | 79 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 44 | Accelerated Academics
Private
9 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 45 | ACES 2020 LLC DBA: ACES ACADEMY
Private
12 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 46 | URBAN SKILLS CENTER
Private
22 students · 12th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 47 | COMMUNITY TRANSITION ACADEMY
Private
13 students · 10th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
30 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 205 students · Kindergarten–12th | 8.5 | ||
| 2 | 81 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 3 | 277 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.4 | ||
| 4 | 164 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 5 | 301 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 6 | 71 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 7 | 314 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 8 | 234 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 9 | 467 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 10 | 224 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 11 | 1,819 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.3 | ||
| 12 | 402 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.9 | ||
| 13 | 1,308 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.7 | ||
| 14 | 453 students · Kindergarten–12th | 3.8 | ||
| 15 | 237 students · Kindergarten–12th | 2.9 | ||
| 16 | 14 students · 1st–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 14 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | THE CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL
Private
366 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 62 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 96 students · UG–UG | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | THE ROCK ACADEMY
Private
403 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | BRIGHT HORIZON ACADEMY
Private
271 students · Kindergarten–11th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | TACK INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
Private
160 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | OCEAN VIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
348 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | TACK INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
Private
147 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
38 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show 5 more other schools
| 10 | SIERRA SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO
Private
72 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated |
| 11 | MARANATHA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Private
855 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 12 | VIA TALENTUM ACADEMY
Private
90 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 13 | RENAISSANCE VILLAGE ACADEMY
Private
5 students · UG–UG | Not Rated |
| 14 | ASELTINE SCHOOL
Private
29 students · 4th–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in San Diego
San Diego, California · 412 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 32 ZIP codes
Median Income
$110,412
Median Home Value
$875,119
Median Rent
$2,329/mo
Population
1,395,364
College Educated
51%
Homeownership
49%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Community Profile
San Diego has a median household income of $110,412. It is a well-educated community where 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $875,119, with a median rent of $2,329/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.7%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- California
- Total Schools
- 412
- Elementary
- 237
- Middle
- 44
- High
- 101
- Districts
- 69
- Avg Rating
- 6.5/10
Resources
School Districts (69)
America's Finest Charter District
1 school · 453 students
San Diego Global Vision Academy District
1 school · 432 students
Elevate District
1 school · 476 students
High Tech High Media Arts District
1 school · 384 students
Altus Schools Audeo District
1 school · 402 students
Iftin Charter District
1 school · 468 students
Ingenuity Charter District
1 school · 195 students
Keiller Leadership Academy District
1 school · 605 students
Urban Discovery Academy Charter District
1 school · 314 students
KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy District
1 school · 321 students
King-Chavez Academy of Excellence District
1 school · 245 students
High Tech Middle North County District
1 school · 332 students
Innovations Academy District
1 school · 434 students
Kavod Charter District
1 school · 399 students
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District
1 school · 236 students
City Heights Preparatory Charter District
1 school · 158 students
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District
1 school · 251 students
High Tech High District
1 school · 487 students
High Tech Elementary Explorer District
1 school · 365 students
Gompers Preparatory Academy District
1 school · 1,229 students
High Tech Middle Chula Vista District
1 school · 335 students
High Tech Middle District
1 school · 334 students
San Diego Cooperative Charter District
1 school · 459 students
Harriet Tubman Village Charter District
1 school · 445 students
High Tech High North County District
1 school · 401 students
Mirus Secondary District
1 school · 290 students
Audeo Charter II District
1 school · 237 students
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego District
1 school · 1,443 students
High Tech Middle Media Arts District
1 school · 340 students
High Tech High International District
1 school · 386 students
San Diego Virtual District
1 school · 408 students
Albert Einstein Academies District
1 school · 1,438 students
Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino DIST
1 school · 168 students
Altus Schools East County District
1 school · 260 students
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter District
1 school · 211 students
King-Chavez Primary Academy District
1 school · 358 students
High Tech Elementary Mesa District
1 school · 444 students
High Tech High Chula Vista District
1 school · 642 students
Diego Hills Central Public Charter District
1 school · 301 students
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista District
1 school · 446 students
Museum District
1 school · 214 students
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology District
1 school · 240 students
The O'Farrell Charter District
1 school · 1,819 students
King-Chavez Community High District
1 school · 246 students
High Tech Middle Mesa District
1 school · 338 students
Audeo Charter School III District
1 school · 138 students
McGill School of Success District
1 school · 123 students
King-Chavez Arts and Athletics Academy District
1 school · 158 students
San Diego Mission Academy District
1 school · 182 students
Holly Drive Leadership Academy District
1 school · 103 students
High Tech High Mesa District
1 school · 431 students
e3 Civic High District
1 school · 373 students
Darnall Charter District
1 school · 442 students
Health Sciences High and Middle College District
1 school · 528 students
Empower Language Academy District
1 school · 147 students
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District
1 school · 439 students
High Tech Elementary District
1 school · 423 students
High Tech Elementary North County District
1 school · 445 students
Audeo Valley Charter District
1 school · 241 students
Chula Vista Elementary
43 schools · 22,285 students
Del Mar Union Elementary
9 schools · 3,662 students
Poway Unified
39 schools · 34,935 students
San Diego Unified
175 schools · 95,492 students
San Ysidro Elementary
7 schools · 4,205 students
Solana Beach Elementary
7 schools · 2,730 students
South Bay Union
13 schools · 5,595 students
Sweetwater Union High
29 schools · 35,226 students
San Diego County Office of Education
8 schools · 1,064 students
Mono County Office of Education
5 schools · 223 students
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in San Diego, California
How many schools are in San Diego, California?
San Diego has 412 schools, including 290 public and 122 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in San Diego, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in San Diego is 6.5 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in San Diego, California?
The top-ranked school in San Diego on MySchoolScout is Sequoia Elementary with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in San Diego, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in San Diego on MySchoolScout is Sequoia Elementary with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best middle school in San Diego, California?
The top-ranked middle school in San Diego on MySchoolScout is Pacific Beach Middle with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best high school in San Diego, California?
The top-ranked high school in San Diego on MySchoolScout is Mission Bay High with a composite score of 8.9/10.
How many school districts serve San Diego, California?
San Diego is served by 69 school districts: America's Finest Charter District, San Diego Global Vision Academy District, Elevate District, High Tech High Media Arts District, Altus Schools Audeo District, Iftin Charter District, Ingenuity Charter District, Keiller Leadership Academy District, Urban Discovery Academy Charter District, Kipp Adelante Preparatory Academy District, King-chavez Academy of Excellence District, High Tech Middle North County District, Innovations Academy District, Kavod Charter District, King-chavez Preparatory Academy District, City Heights Preparatory Charter District, Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences District, High Tech High District, High Tech Elementary Explorer District, Gompers Preparatory Academy District, High Tech Middle Chula Vista District, High Tech Middle District, San Diego Cooperative Charter District, Harriet Tubman Village Charter District, High Tech High North County District, Mirus Secondary District, Audeo Charter II District, Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego District, High Tech Middle Media Arts District, High Tech High International District, San Diego Virtual District, Albert Einstein Academies District, Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San Bernardino Dist, Altus Schools East County District, Old Town Academy K-8 Charter District, King-chavez Primary Academy District, High Tech Elementary Mesa District, High Tech High Chula Vista District, Diego Hills Central Public Charter District, High Tech Elementary Chula Vista District, Museum District, School for Entrepreneurship and Technology District, The O'farrell Charter District, King-chavez Community High District, High Tech Middle Mesa District, Audeo Charter School III District, Mcgill School of Success District, King-chavez Arts and Athletics Academy District, San Diego Mission Academy District, Holly Drive Leadership Academy District, High Tech High Mesa District, E3 Civic High District, Darnall Charter District, Health Sciences High and Middle College District, Empower Language Academy District, Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District, High Tech Elementary District, High Tech Elementary North County District, Audeo Valley Charter District, Chula Vista Elementary, Del Mar Union Elementary, Poway Unified, San Diego Unified, San Ysidro Elementary, Solana Beach Elementary, South Bay Union, Sweetwater Union High, San Diego County Office of Education, Mono County Office of Education.
What is the education level in San Diego, California?
According to Census data, 51% of adults in San Diego have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in San Diego, California?
The median household income in San Diego is approximately $110,412 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in San Diego, California?
Yes, San Diego has 122 private schools alongside 290 public schools. The top-rated private school is Mission Bay Montessori Academy with a score of 8.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in San Diego, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in San Diego is 18.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in San Diego, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.