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Best Schools in 92121, CA
92121, CA has 18 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 14,655 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in 92121 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 92121, CA
The top high schools in 92121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Torrey Pines High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2614 Students
2. University City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students
3. Mira Mesa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students
4. Charter School Of San Diego
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charter School Of San Diego District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1415 Students
Best Middle Schools in 92121, CA
The top middle schools in 92121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carmel Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 768 Students
2. Earl Warren Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 517 Students
3. Standley Middle
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Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students
4. Challenger Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 92121, CA
The top elementary schools in 92121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sage Canyon
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 503 Students
2. Del Mar Heights Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 311 Students
3. Torrey Hills
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Projected Test Scores
Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 461 Students
4. Jonas Salk Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 632 Students
5. Hickman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
6. Sandburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students
7. Doyle Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 624 Students
8. Kinderhouse Montessori School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Kinderhouse Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 92121, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
92121, CA has a total population of 5,826 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 73% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 92121, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 92121, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
82.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
74.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92121, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92121, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 92121, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 92121, CA
How many schools are in 92121, CA?
92121, CA has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,655 students in total.
How do schools in 92121 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 92121 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 92121 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 92121?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 64%
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- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations