For the 2025 school year, there are 90 public middle schools serving 50,920 students in San Diego, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Diego, CA are Mt. Everest Academy, Design 39 Campus and Elevate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Diego have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Diego, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Black Mountain Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9353 Oviedo St.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1300
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,132 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Longfellow K-8
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5055 July St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-4206
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-4206
Gr: K-8 | 666 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10810 Parkdale Ave.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Bernardo Heights Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12990 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4850
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4850
Gr: 6-8 | 1,501 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Grant K-8
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 Washington Pl.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420
Gr: K-8 | 728 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Innovations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5454 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2120 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Kavod Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6991 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
Gr: K-8 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1616.
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6525 Estrella Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 644-1300
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 644-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Standley Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6298 Radcliffe Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Lewis Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5170 Greenbrier Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 510-4300
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 510-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Correia Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4302 Valeta St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-0476
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-0476
Gr: 7-8 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2020.
Pershing Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8204 San Carlos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 362-3550
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 362-3550
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2121.
Museum
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Maple St.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
San Diego Global Vision Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3430 School St.
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 600-5321
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 600-5321
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
De Portola Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8080
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8080
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Language Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4961 64th St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 287-1182
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 287-1182
Gr: K-8 | 981 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
High Tech Middle Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5331 Mt. Alifan Dr., Bldg. 400
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 510-4600
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 510-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2626.
High Tech Middle North County
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1460 West San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2750
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2750
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2727.
Marston Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3799 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 810-7500
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 810-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2828.
San Diego Scpa
(Math: 31% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2425 Dusk Dr.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
Gr: 6-12 | 1,275 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
Bethune K-8
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6835 Benjamin Holt Rd.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 267-2271
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 267-2271
Gr: K-8 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
San Diego Cooperative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7260 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-1613
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-1613
Gr: K-8 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3131.
Wangenheim Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9230 Gold Coast Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 605-2250
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 605-2250
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
Albert Einstein Academies
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(858) 859-1550
San Diego, CA 92102
(858) 859-1550
Gr: K-8 | 1,438 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3333.
The O'farrell Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6130 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-3009
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-3009
Gr: K-12 | 1,819 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
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%
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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 middle schools in San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Diego, CA include Mt. Everest Academy, Design 39 Campus and Elevate.
How many public middle schools are located in San Diego?
90 public middle schools are located in San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego?
San Diego public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Diego are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle 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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