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Best Schools in San Carlos, San Diego, CA
San Carlos, San Diego, CA has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,028 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in San Carlos exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in San Carlos, San Diego, CA
The top high schools in San Carlos, 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
Best Middle Schools in San Carlos, San Diego, CA
The top middle schools in San Carlos, 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. Pershing Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
3. Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
Best Elementary Schools in San Carlos, San Diego, CA
The top elementary schools in San Carlos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hearst Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
2. Marvin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
3. Dailard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
4. Green Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 445 Students
5. Maryland Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 458 Students
6. St Therese Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Therese Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in San Carlos, San Diego, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
San Carlos, San Diego, CA has a total population of 15,749 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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
21.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Carlos, San Diego, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, San Diego, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in San Carlos, San Diego, CA
How many schools are in San Carlos, San Diego, CA?
San Carlos, San Diego, CA has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,028 students in total.
How do schools in San Carlos perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in San Carlos score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in San Carlos exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in San Carlos?
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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