For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 571 students in 92101, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 92101, CA are Washington Elementary School and Urban Discovery Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92101 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92101, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92101, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1789 State St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 344-6300
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 344-6300
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Urban Discovery Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
840 14th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 788-4668
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 788-4668
Grades: K-12
| 314 students
92101, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2534 State St
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
Grades: 3-8
| 37 students
Hope Region Community (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
808 West Cedar St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Hope Region Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
808 West Cedar St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Metro Central Region Community High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
210 West Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Metro East Region Community High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
210 West Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Metro Region Community Day Schools (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
210 West Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Metro Region Court (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
210 West Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Metro South Region Community High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
210 West Ash St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-2801
Grades: 7-12
| 237 students
1405 Park Blvd Rm. 907
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7460
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7460
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
1405 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7456
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7456
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7457
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7457
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 92101, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 92101, CA include Washington Elementary School and Urban Discovery Academy Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92101?
2 public elementary schools are located in 92101.
What is the racial composition of students in 92101?
92101 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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