Best High Schools in Palm City, San Diego, CA

High schools
3
Students
4,823
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Montgomery Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1745 Students

2. Castle Park Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1433 Students

3. Southwest Senior High

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students

Best Middle Schools in Palm City, San Diego, CA

Middle schools
3
Students
1,895
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Montgomery Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 730 Students

2. Southwest Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 441 Students

3. Castle Park Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 724 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Palm City, San Diego, CA

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,298
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
16%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Finney (myrtle S.) Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chula Vista Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 378 Students

2. Bayside Steam Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

South Bay Union • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 410 Students

3. Sunnyslope Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Bay Union • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 387 Students

4. Harborside Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chula Vista Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 592 Students

5. Teofilo Mendoza

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

South Bay Union • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 531 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Palm City, San Diego, CA

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

Community Factors

Palm City, San Diego, CA has a total population of 6,772 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Palm City, San Diego, CA

9,436

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Palm City, 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

B-

29.37 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.42 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

25.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palm City, San Diego, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,382 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Palm City, San Diego, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Palm City, San Diego, CA

How many schools are in Palm City, San Diego, CA?

Palm City, San Diego, CA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,436 students in total.

How do schools in Palm City perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in Palm City score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Palm City meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palm City?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Palm City, San Diego, CA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Nestor, San Diego, CA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Egger Highlands, San Diego, CA

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Boal, Chula Vista, CA

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mission Bay, San Diego, CA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Downtown Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Sunbow, Chula Vista, CA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lynwood Hills, Chula Vista, CA

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Terra Nova, Chula Vista, CA

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Paseo Ranchoero, Chula Vista, CA

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations