Best Elementary Schools in San Diego, CA (2025-26)

A: 74B: 35C: 33D: 32F: 5

61% of the 179 ranked elementary schools in San Diego, CA earn an A or B (74 A grades, 35 B, 33 C, 32 D, 5 F), against 46% of elementary schools nationwide. 147 schools meet or beat the proficiency projected from their student context (82% here, 70% nationally), and 80 exceed it. On average 48% of tested students meet the state bar against a projected 37% (national averages: 46% actual, 37% projected).

The biggest overperformers, by actual proficiency above projection: Nye Elementary (68% against 30%, A), Garfield Elementary (57% against 21%, A-), Edison Elementary (45% against 11%, B), San Diego Global Vision Academy (55% against 23%, A-), Birney Elementary (78% against 47%, A+).

Districts with the most schools in the top quarter (the top 45): San Diego Unified (21), Poway Unified (13), Del Mar Union Elementary (6), Solana Beach Elementary (4).

The largest ranked elementary schools: Albert Einstein Academies (1,440 students, B-, #103), Design 39 Campus (1,226 students, A+, #14), Nestor Language Academy Charter (1,036 students, B-, #100).

What is the best elementary school in San Diego, CA?

Ocean Air in San Diego ranks first among the 179 ranked elementary schools in San Diego, CA with a SchoolGrade of A+, 86% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 73%.

How are elementary schools in San Diego, CA ranked?

By SchoolGrade, the 2025-26 model that scores each school's actual test proficiency against the level projected for its student context, then by actual proficiency to break ties. Regular public schools that are open, not fully online and have at least 30 students are ranked; the rest are listed below the table with the reason.

How many elementary schools does San Diego, CA have?

SchoolGrade grades 180 public elementary schools in San Diego, CA; 179 are ranked here and 1 are listed as not ranked.