Best High Schools in University City, San Diego, CA

University City, San Diego, CA has 8 high schools with 6,606 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 University City score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in University City greatly exceed expectations.

1. University City High

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SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. La Jolla High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students

3. Clairemont High

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Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 835 Students

4. Madison High

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Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 944 Students

5. Preuss School Ucsd

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Preuss School Ucsd District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 839 Students

Best Middle Schools in University City, San Diego, CA

University City, San Diego, CA has 4 middle schools with 2,453 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 University City score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in University City underperform expectations.

1. Muirlands Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students

2. Standley Middle

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SchoolGrade

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Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

3. Marston Middle

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SchoolGrade

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Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students

4. Innovation Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students

Best Elementary Schools in University City, San Diego, CA

University City, San Diego, CA has 7 elementary schools with 2,826 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 University City score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in University City N/A.

1. Curie Elementary

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Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

2. Torrey Pines Elementary

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N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students

3. Spreckels Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 631 Students

4. Mission Bay Montessori Academy

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mission Bay Montessori Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students

5. Doyle Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

6. Alcott Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 189 Students

7. Hawthorne Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 236 Students

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

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

Community Factors

University City, San Diego, CA has a total population of 52,867 with 40% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in University City, San Diego, CA

11,885

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood University 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+

23.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

3.25 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

20.37 per 1,000 Residents

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

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,954 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

La Jolla Village, La Jolla, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
North Clairemont, San Diego, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bay Ho, San Diego, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Clairemont Mesa, San Diego, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bay Park, San Diego, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 10%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Miramar, San Diego, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations