George Nicoloff Elementary

George Nicoloff Elementary is a regular public elementary school located in San Ysidro, California, within the larger city of San Diego. The school serves kindergarten through sixth grade and has an enrollment of 606 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1. There are 28 full-time equivalent teachers at George Nicoloff Elementary, providing support for the diverse needs of its young learners.

Academically, George Nicoloff Elementary is rated 3.4 out of 10 on MySchoolScout and ranks as #8035 among California’s 9566 schools, placing it in the 16th percentile. The school's ELA/reading proficiency rate stands at 20%, while math proficiency is at 15%. These scores indicate that there is significant room for academic growth, with the school likely focusing on student development and support.

George Nicoloff Elementary is situated in a bustling urban area where students benefit from being part of an active community. The setting provides numerous opportunities for engagement and learning beyond the classroom walls.

While current test scores at George Nicoloff Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at George Nicoloff Elementary is 21.6:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.