For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 13,038 students in 92154, CA (there are , serving 704 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 92154, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92154, CA are Ocean View Hills, Launch Virtual Academy and Nestor Language Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92154 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92154, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92154, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean View Hills
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4919 Del Sol Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 661-0457
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 661-0457
Gr: K-5 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Launch Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2710 Iris Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
Gr: 7-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1455 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
Gr: K-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Silver Wing Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3730 Arey Dr.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 423-3950
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 423-3950
Gr: K-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Juarez-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
849 Twining Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-9222
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-9222
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Montgomery Senior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Palm Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3800
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,658 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Emory Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5300
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5300
Gr: K-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Byrd St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-1334
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-1334
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Picador Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-4000
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-4000
Gr: 7-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Los Altos Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1332 Kenalan Dr.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-5880
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-5880
Gr: K-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
San Ysidro High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5353 Airway Rd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 710-2300
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 710-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Southwest Senior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1685 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3023
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3023
Gr: 9-12 | 1,586 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Godfrey G. Berry Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Rimbey St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3500
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3500
Gr: K-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Elm Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-8800
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-8800
Gr: K-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Mar Vista Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1267 Thermal Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5100
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5100
Gr: 7-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Teofilo Mendoza
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2050 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-0100
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-0100
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Iris St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-4000
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-4000
Gr: 7-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Howard Pence Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
877 Via Tonga Ct.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-8100
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-8100
Gr: K-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
92154, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1411 27th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92154, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92154, CA include Ocean View Hills, Launch Virtual Academy and Nestor Language Academy Charter.
How many public schools are located in 92154?
18 public schools are located in 92154.
What percentage of students in 92154 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 92154 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92154?
92154 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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