For the 2024 school year, there are 94 public middle schools serving 52,368 students in San Diego, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Diego, CA are Mt. Everest Academy, Oak Valley Middle School and Old Town K-8 Charter. 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 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in San Diego have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Diego, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Valley Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16055 Winecreek Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2939
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2939
Grades: 6-8
| 1,505 students
Rank: #33.
Old Town K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2120 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Design 39 Campus
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17050 Del Sur Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 679-6639
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 679-6639
Grades: K-8
| 1,193 students
Rank: #55.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9700 Ave. Of Nations
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-5400
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,352 students
Rank: #66.
Mesa Verde Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8375 Entreken Way
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-5478
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-5478
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 students
Rank: #77.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Grades: K-7
| 416 students
Rank: #88.
Standley Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6298 Radcliffe Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 811 students
Rank: #99.
Kavod Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6991 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
Rank: #1010.
Grant K-8
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 Washington Pl.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420
Grades: K-8
| 712 students
Rank: #1111.
Black Mountain Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9353 Oviedo St.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1300
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,136 students
Rank: #1212.
Bernardo Heights Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12990 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4850
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4850
Grades: 6-8
| 1,381 students
Rank: #1313.
Longfellow K-8
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5055 July St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-4206
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-4206
Grades: K-8
| 673 students
Rank: #1414.
Magnolia Science San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6525 Estrella Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 644-1300
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 644-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1515.
Innovations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5454 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
Grades: K-8
| 472 students
Rank: #1616.
Lewis Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5170 Greenbrier Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 510-4300
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 510-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 961 students
Rank: #1717.
De Portola Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8080
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8080
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #1818.
Museum
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Maple St.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Rank: #1919.
Language Academy
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4961 64th St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 287-1182
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 287-1182
Grades: K-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #2020.
Pershing Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8204 San Carlos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 362-3550
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 362-3550
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #2121.
Pacific Beach Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4676 Ingraham St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 221-5600
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 221-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Audubon K-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8111 San Vicente
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 344-5800
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 344-5800
Grades: K-8
| 399 students
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10810 Parkdale Ave.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Clark Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4388 Thorn St.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-4200
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 836 students
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Creative Performing And Media Arts
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5050 Conrad Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 800-5550
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 800-5550
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Logan Memorial Educational Campus
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2875 Ocean View Blvd
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-6500
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-6500
Grades: K-12
| 829 students
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Montgomery Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2470 Ulric St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 397-6600
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 397-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Roosevelt International Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3366 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 362-3850
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 362-3850
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #2929.
Correia Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4302 Valeta St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-0476
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-0476
Grades: 7-8
| 676 students
Rank: #3030.
San Diego Global Vision Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3430 Sch St.
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 600-5321
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 600-5321
Grades: K-8
| 418 students
Rank: #3131.
Bethune K-8
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6835 Benjamin Holt Rd.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 267-2271
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 267-2271
Grades: K-8
| 505 students
Rank: #3232.
Wangenheim Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9230 Gold Coast Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 605-2250
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 605-2250
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #3333.
Ihigh Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3939 Conde St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 764-5440
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 764-5440
Grades: K-12
| 1,682 students
Rank: #3434.
Marston Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3799 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 810-7500
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 810-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #3535.
San Diego County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6401 Linda Vista Rd. Rm. 409
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3774
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3774
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
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San Diego, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A. Phillip Randolph Leadership Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Children's Conservation Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92110
San Diego, CA 92110
Grades: 6-7
| 398 students
Ecademy California Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2534 State St
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
Grades: 3-8
| 37 students
Endeavour Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3450 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-9000
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-9000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Evangeline Roberts Institute Of Learning (Closed 2018)
Charter School
6785 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
Grades: K-6
| 130 students
Fair Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3025 Fir St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
Grades: K-1
| 128 students
Fanno Academy Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 15249
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1411 27th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Health Sciences Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3910 Univ Ave. Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
High Technical Elementary Chula Vista (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
High Technical Elementary Explorer (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2230 Truxtun Rd., 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
High Technical Elementary North County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1480 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
High Technical Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2150 Cushing Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
High Technical High Chula Vista (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
High Technical High International (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
High Technical High Media Arts (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
High Technical High North County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
High Technical High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
High Technical Middle Chula Vista (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
High Technical Middle Media Arts (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2230 Truxtun Rd. 2nd Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
High Technical Middle North County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1460 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
High Technical Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2359 Truxtun Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Hope Region Community (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
808 West Cedar St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
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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, Oak Valley Middle School and Old Town K-8 Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in San Diego, CA?
94 public middle schools are located in San Diego, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego, CA?
San Diego, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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