Best High Schools in 92126, CA

High schools
2
Students
4,476
Avg actual
64%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 92126, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Westview High

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2257 Students

2. Mira Mesa High

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students

Best Middle Schools in 92126, CA

Middle schools
3
Students
2,593
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 92126, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mesa Verde Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1040 Students

2. Challenger Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students

3. Wangenheim Middle

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 92126, CA

Elementary schools
10
Students
4,564
Avg actual
58%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 92126, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Park Village Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 587 Students

2. Jonas Salk Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 632 Students

3. Hickman Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students

4. Ericson Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 631 Students

5. Sandburg Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students

6. Hage Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students

7. Mason Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students

8. Walker Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students

9. Good Shepherd Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Good Shepherd Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 314 Students

10. Childrens Workshop

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Childrens Workshop • Private • Grades 3 - 8 • 49 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 92126, CA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

92126, CA has a total population of 80,143 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 92126, CA

11,711

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

48%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 92126, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

25.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.27 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.26 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92126, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92126, CA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,600 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

94 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 92126, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 92126, CA

How many schools are in 92126, CA?

92126, CA has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,711 students in total.

How do schools in 92126 perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in 92126 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 92126 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 92126?

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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