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Best Schools in University City, San Diego, CA
University City, San Diego, CA has 20 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,974 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in University City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University City, San Diego, CA
The top high schools in University City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Jolla High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students
2. University City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students
3. Preuss School Ucsd
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preuss School Ucsd District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 839 Students
4. Clairemont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 835 Students
5. Madison High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 944 Students
Best Middle Schools in University City, San Diego, CA
The top middle schools in University City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Muirlands Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
2. Standley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students
3. Marston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
4. Innovation Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University City, San Diego, CA
The top elementary schools in University City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Curie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
2. Torrey Pines Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
3. Spreckels Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 631 Students
4. Doyle Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 624 Students
5. Hawthorne Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 236 Students
6. Alcott Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 189 Students
7. Whitman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 89 Students
8. Mission Bay Montessori Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mission Bay Montessori Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 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
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 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
23.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 University City, San Diego, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University City, San Diego, CA
How many schools are in University City, San Diego, CA?
University City, San Diego, CA has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,974 students in total.
How do schools in University City perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in University City score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in University City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University 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.
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