For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,079 students in San Ysidro, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Ysidro, CA are Vista Del Mar and San Ysidro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Ysidro, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Ysidro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Ysidro, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Del Mar
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4885 Del Sol Blvd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 661-6753
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 661-6753
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
San Ysidro Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4345 Otay Mesa Rd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-5551
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-5551
Gr: 7-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
San Ysidro, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2312 East Beyer Blvd
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
San Ysidro Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4350 Otay Mesa Rd
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4476
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4476
Gr: 6-8
226 Willow St.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4476
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4476
Gr: K-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Ysidro, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Ysidro, CA include Vista Del Mar and San Ysidro Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Ysidro?
2 public middle schools are located in San Ysidro.
What is the racial composition of students in San Ysidro?
San Ysidro public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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