For the 2025 school year, there are 240 public elementary schools serving 114,607 students in San Diego, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Diego, CA are Solana Ranch Elementary School, Ocean Air and Sage Canyon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Diego have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Diego, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Gr: K-6 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Ocean Air
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11444 Canter Heights Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
Gr: K-6 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Sage Canyon
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5290 Harvest Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
Gr: K-6 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Scripps Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11778 Cypress Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92131
(619) 605-2000
San Diego, CA 92131
(619) 605-2000
Gr: K-5 | 762 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Carmel Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12345 Carmel Park Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-6789
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-6789
Gr: K-6 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Dingeman Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11840 Scripps Creek Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-4437
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-4437
Gr: K-5 | 695 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4902 Mt. Ararat Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8110
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8110
Gr: K-6 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Jerabek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10050 Avenida Magnifica
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 578-5330
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 578-5330
Gr: K-5 | 714 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Solana Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3901 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
Gr: 4-6 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Del Sur Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15665 Paseo Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 674-6200
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 674-6200
Gr: K-5 | 946 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Deer Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13455 Russet Leaf Ln.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-6064
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-6064
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Silver Gate Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1499 Venice St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-1139
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-1139
Gr: K-4 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Monterey Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17117 4s Ranch Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-6887
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-6887
Gr: K-5 | 815 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Solana Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3520 Long Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Park Village Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7930 Park Village Rd.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-5621
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-5621
Gr: K-5 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1717.
Curie Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4080 Governor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Adobe Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8707 Adobe Bluffs Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-8403
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-8403
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ashley Falls Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13030 Ashley Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 259-7812
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 259-7812
Gr: K-6 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2020.
Carmel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4210 Carmel Center Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4400
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4400
Gr: K-3 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2121.
Stone Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16150 4s Ranch Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-8474
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-8474
Gr: K-5 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
Torrey Hills
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4266
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4266
Gr: K-6 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12362 Springhurst Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 391-1514
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 391-1514
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17449 Matinal Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2026
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2026
Gr: K-5 | 839 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2525.
Design 39 Campus
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17050 Del Sur Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 676-6639
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 676-6639
Gr: K-8 | 1,251 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15255 Penasquitos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 672-3400
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 672-3400
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2727.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14727 Via Azul
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 674-6300
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 674-6300
Gr: K-5 | 747 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2828.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2929.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9700 Avenue Of Nations
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-5400
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,359 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3030.
Oak Valley Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16055 Winecreek Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2939
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2939
Gr: 6-8 | 1,485 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3131.
Dailard Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6425 Cibola Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-1550
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-1550
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3232.
Mesa Verde Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8375 Entreken Way
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-5478
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-5478
Gr: 6-8 | 1,119 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3333.
Miramar Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10770 Red Cedar Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 271-0470
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 271-0470
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3434.
Sunset View Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4365 Hill St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-7156
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-7156
Gr: K-4 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3535.
Hickman Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10850 Montongo St.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 634-8500
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 634-8500
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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San Diego, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
Gr: 7-12 | 88 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Gr: 6-12 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Gr: K-5 | 801 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
America's Finest Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Gr: K-12 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3773 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Audeo Valley Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
27130 Eucalyptus Ave. Ste. A
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
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%
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Gr: K-5 | 65 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92110
San Diego, CA 92110
Gr: 6-7 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
2534 State St
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
Gr: 3-8 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 59%
6785 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
Gr: K-6 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
3025 Fir St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
Gr: K-1 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Fanno Academy Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 15249
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Gompers Charter Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1005 47th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
Gr: 6-8
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%
3910 Univ Ave. Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
Gr: 6-8
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
2230 Truxtun Rd., 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
1480 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
2150 Cushing Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
2230 Truxtun Rd. 2nd Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
1460 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
2359 Truxtun Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Diego, CA include Solana Ranch Elementary School, Ocean Air and Sage Canyon.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Diego?
240 public elementary schools are located in San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego?
San Diego public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Diego are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in San Diego include: Farb Middle School vs. De Portola Middle School, Wangenheim Middle School vs. Challenger Middle School, High Tech Middle Media Arts vs. High Tech Middle School
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