For the 2025 school year, there are 66 public schools serving 49,486 students in Chula Vista, CA (there are , serving 2,487 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Chula Vista, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Chula Vista, CA are Discovery Charter, Wolf Canyon Elementary School and Arroyo Vista Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chula Vista, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chula Vista have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chula Vista, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Gr: K-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Wolf Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1950 Wolf Canyon Loop
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 482-8877
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 482-8877
Gr: K-6 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2491 School House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Gr: K-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2175 Proctor Valley Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-5225
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-5225
Gr: K-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Santa Lucia Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-7080
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-7080
Gr: K-6 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Salt Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1055 Hunte Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-5494
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-5494
Gr: K-6 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Eastlake High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Eastlake Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 397-3800
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 397-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,710 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2295 Mackenzie Creek Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 656-6262
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 656-6262
Gr: K-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Exploration Falls Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 591-5500
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 591-5500
Gr: K-6 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1550 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 216-1226
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 216-1226
Gr: K-6 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Mcmillin (Corky) Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Santa Cora Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-0103
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-0103
Gr: K-6 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
575 Juniper St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-5483
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-5483
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Eastlake Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1955 Hillside Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-4798
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-4798
Gr: K-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1220 South Greensview Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-2030
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-2030
Gr: K-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1644 Santa Alexia Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 216-5599
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 216-5599
Gr: K-6 | 1,104 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Hedenkamp (Anne And William) Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 East Palomar
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-5828
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-5828
Gr: K-6 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Olympian High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1925 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2400
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Rancho Del Rey Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1174 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,625 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Otay Ranch Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Olympic Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-5000
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,546 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
Eastlake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Duncan Ranch Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 591-4000
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 591-4000
Gr: 7-8 | 1,691 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Bonita Vista Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
751 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-2000
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Chula Vista Hills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
980 Buena Vista Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 482-7066
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 482-7066
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Clear View
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Windrose Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-3000
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-3000
Gr: K-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Davila Day
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 G St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-5626
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-5626
Gr: K-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
East Hills Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1791 Rock Mountain Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2626.
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-7555
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-7555
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Bonita Vista Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2828.
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1691 Elmhurst St.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-6300
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-6300
Gr: K-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
Halecrest Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-0771
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-0771
Gr: K-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3030.
Hilltop Drive Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Murray St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8323
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8323
Gr: K-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Sweetwater Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1355 Second Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 498-6000
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 498-6000
Gr: 7-9
Rank: #3232.
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
590 K St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-2885
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-2885
Gr: K-12 | 1,458 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
875 Cuyamaca Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-8381
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-8381
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Palomar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 East Palomar St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-0134
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-0134
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3535.
Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 I St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-6192
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-6192
Gr: K-12 | 1,555 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Chula Vista, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bounce Back Independent Study High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
467 Moss St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
310 Brd.way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 739-4836
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 739-4836
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Fifth Avenue Academy (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1130 Fifth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-6000
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
296 H St. Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 713-7271
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 713-7271
Gr: K-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chula Vista, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Chula Vista, CA include Discovery Charter, Wolf Canyon Elementary School and Arroyo Vista Charter.
How many public schools are located in Chula Vista?
66 public schools are located in Chula Vista.
What percentage of students in Chula Vista go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Chula Vista are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chula Vista are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chula Vista include: Veterans Elementary School vs. Mcmillin (Corky) Elementary School, Palomar Elementary School vs. Kellogg (Karl H.) Elementary School, Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary School vs. Wolf Canyon Elementary School
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