Best Schools in San Diego County, CA
San Diego County, CA has a total of 946 schools including 206 high schools, 133 middle schools and 549 elementary schools. A total of 508,468 students attend San Diego County, CA schools. On average, schools in San Diego County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in San Diego County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in San Diego County, CA
San Diego County, CA has 206 high schools with 166,264 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 San Diego County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in San Diego County underperform expectations.
1. Scripps Ranch High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1984 Students
2. Coronado High
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Coronado Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1045 Students
3. Point Loma High
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students
4. University City High
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students
5. Bonsall High
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Bonsall Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
6. Canyon Crest Academy
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2336 Students
7. Eastlake High
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Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2783 Students
8. Mission Vista High
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1640 Students
9. Otay Ranch Senior High
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Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2491 Students
10. Sage Creek High
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1392 Students
Best Middle Schools in San Diego County, CA
San Diego County, CA has 133 middle schools with 89,497 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 San Diego County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in San Diego County meet expectations.
1. Pacific Trails Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 919 Students
2. Carmel Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 768 Students
3. Coronado Middle
SchoolGrade
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Coronado Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
4. R. Roger Rowe Middle
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Rancho Santa Fe Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 Students
5. Aviara Oaks Middle
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
6. Rancho Del Rey Middle
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Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1606 Students
7. Diegueno Middle
SchoolGrade
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 790 Students
8. Earl Warren Middle
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 517 Students
9. La Mesa Arts Academy
SchoolGrade
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La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 1052 Students
10. Eastlake Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sweetwater Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1611 Students
Best Elementary Schools in San Diego County, CA
San Diego County, CA has 549 elementary schools with 221,225 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 San Diego County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in San Diego County meet expectations.
1. Spencer Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Spencer Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 44 Students
2. Pacific Rim Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 673 Students
3. R. Roger Rowe Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Rancho Santa Fe Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
4. Jcs - Mountain Oaks
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Jcs - Mountain Oaks District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 237 Students
5. Santee Alternative
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Santee • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 19 Students
6. Coronado Village Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Coronado Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 780 Students
7. Silver Strand Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Coronado Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students
8. Elevate
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Elevate District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 461 Students
9. Kelly Elementary
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
10. Hope Elementary
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in San Diego County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
San Diego County, CA has a total population of 3,298,634 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in San Diego County, 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 Diego County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Diego County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Diego County, 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 Diego County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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