For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,264 students in the neighborhood of East Village, San Diego, CA.
The top ranked public schools in East Village are Garfield High School, East Village Middle College High School and E3 Civic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Village, San Diego, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Village, San Diego, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 16th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4500
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
East Village Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1313 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4769
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 362-4769
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
E3 Civic High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 11th Ave. 6th Fl.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 546-0000
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 546-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Village, San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Village, San Diego, CA include Garfield High School, East Village Middle College High School and E3 Civic High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Village, San Diego?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Village, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Village, San Diego?
the neighborhood of East Village, San Diego public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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