For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,315 students in 92109, CA (there are , serving 269 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 92109, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92109, CA are Pacific Beach Middle School, Sessions Elementary School and Barnard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92109 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92109, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92109, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Beach Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4676 Ingraham St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 221-5600
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 221-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Sessions Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Beryl St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-3400
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-3400
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Barnard Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2445 Fogg St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 800-5700
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 800-5700
Gr: K-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Pacific Beach Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1234 Tourmaline St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-4200
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-4200
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Crown Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4033 Ingraham St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-9830
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-9830
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Mission Bay High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2475 Grand Ave.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 536-0136
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 536-0136
Gr: 9-12 | 1,166 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
92109, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92109, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92109, CA include Pacific Beach Middle School, Sessions Elementary School and Barnard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92109?
6 public schools are located in 92109.
What percentage of students in 92109 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 92109 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92109?
92109 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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