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Best Schools in College Area, San Diego, CA
College Area, San Diego, CA has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 13,552 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in College Area exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in College Area, San Diego, CA
The top high schools in College Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henry High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2607 Students
2. Grossmont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2175 Students
3. Crawford High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1193 Students
4. Mount Miguel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1480 Students
Best Middle Schools in College Area, San Diego, CA
The top middle schools in College Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewis Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 971 Students
2. La Mesa Arts Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1052 Students
3. Mann Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
Best Elementary Schools in College Area, San Diego, CA
The top elementary schools in College Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hardy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
2. Language Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 987 Students
3. Rolando Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
4. Clay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 294 Students
5. Fay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
6. Harriet Tubman Village Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harriet Tubman Village Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 440 Students
7. St Martin Of Tours Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Martin Of Tours Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 220 Students
8. St Katharine Drexel Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Katharine Drexel Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 132 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in College Area, San Diego, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
College Area, San Diego, CA has a total population of 26,007 with 58% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in College Area, San Diego, 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 College Area, San Diego, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in College Area, San Diego, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for College Area, San Diego, 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 College Area, San Diego, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in College Area, San Diego, CA
How many schools are in College Area, San Diego, CA?
College Area, San Diego, CA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 13,552 students in total.
How do schools in College Area perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in College Area score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in College Area exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in College Area?
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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