Best High Schools in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

High schools
5
Students
10,048
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
59%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Westview High

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2257 Students

2. Torrey Pines High

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2614 Students

3. University City High

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students

4. Mira Mesa High

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students

5. Charter School Of San Diego

C

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Charter School Of San Diego District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1415 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

Middle schools
4
Students
3,463
Avg actual
70%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Carmel Valley Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 768 Students

2. Mesa Verde Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1040 Students

3. Standley Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students

4. Challenger Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

Elementary schools
9
Students
4,389
Avg actual
73%
Avg projected
58%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sage Canyon

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 503 Students

2. Curie Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students

3. Park Village Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 587 Students

4. Torrey Hills

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 461 Students

5. Jonas Salk Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 632 Students

6. Hickman Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students

7. Sandburg Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students

8. Doyle Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 624 Students

9. Kinderhouse Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Kinderhouse Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 106 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

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

Community Factors

Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA has a total population of 9,268 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

17,978

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

70%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sorrento Valley, 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

C-

41.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

4.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

36.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,535 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

How many schools are in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA?

Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 17,978 students in total.

How do schools in Sorrento Valley perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in Sorrento Valley score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Sorrento Valley exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sorrento Valley?

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 Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

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Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA

  • Actual: 73%
  • Projected: 65%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Miramar, San Diego, CA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 65%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
University City, San Diego, CA

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
North City, San Diego, CA

  • Actual: 75%
  • Projected: 67%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
La Jolla Village, La Jolla, CA

  • Actual: 70%
  • Projected: 65%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Del Mar Heights, Del Mar, CA

  • Actual: 76%
  • Projected: 67%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 63%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
North Clairemont, San Diego, CA

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations