Best Schools in National City, CA
National City, CA has a total of 39 schools including 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 21 elementary schools. A total of 30,360 students attend National City, CA schools. On average, schools in National City score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in National City don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in National City, CA
National City, CA has 9 high schools with 15,682 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in National City score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in National City underperform expectations.
1. Bonita Vista Senior High
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Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2140 Students
2. Hilltop Senior High
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Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1885 Students
3. Castle Park Senior High
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Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1433 Students
4. Sweetwater High
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Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2679 Students
5. Chula Vista Senior High
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Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2053 Students
6. San Diego Workforce Innovation High
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San Diego Workforce Innovation High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2332 Students
7. Morse High
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1675 Students
8. Lincoln High
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1407 Students
Best Middle Schools in National City, CA
National City, CA has 8 middle schools with 5,822 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in National City score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in National City exceed expectations.
1. Bonita Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
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Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 839 Students
2. Hilltop Middle
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Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 869 Students
3. National City Middle
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Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 698 Students
4. Chula Vista Middle
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Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 638 Students
5. Granger Junior High
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Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 794 Students
6. Castle Park Middle
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Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 724 Students
7. Knox Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 484 Students
8. Bell Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students
Best Elementary Schools in National City, CA
National City, CA has 21 elementary schools with 8,856 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in National City score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in National City don't meet expectations.
1. Integrity Charter
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Integrity Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 383 Students
2. Valley Vista Elementary
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Chula Vista Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 587 Students
3. Olivewood
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National Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 477 Students
4. Palmer Way
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National Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 409 Students
5. El Toyon Elementary
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National Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 412 Students
6. Nye Elementary
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 305 Students
7. Perry Elementary
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
8. Rosebank Elementary
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Chula Vista Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 463 Students
9. Lincoln Acres
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National Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 467 Students
10. Ira Harbison
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National Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 401 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in National City, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
National City, CA has a total population of 58,321 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in National City, 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 National City, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in National City, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for National City, 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 National City, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 46%
- Projected Test Scores: 38%
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- Projected Test Scores: 41%
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- Projected Test Scores: 32%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
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- Projected Test Scores: 22%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 31%
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- Actual Test Scores: 33%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 25%
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- Projected Test Scores: 33%
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