For the 2025 school year, there are 66 public schools serving 49,486 students in Chula Vista, CA (there are 18 private schools, serving 2,487 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Chula Vista, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Chula Vista, CA are Discovery Charter, Wolf Canyon Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chula Vista, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chula Vista have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chula Vista, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Grades: K-8
| 968 students
Rank: #22.
Wolf Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1950 Wolf Canyon Loop
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 482-8877
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 482-8877
Grades: K-6
| 923 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Santa Lucia Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-7080
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-7080
Grades: K-6
| 765 students
Rank: #44.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2491 School House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Grades: K-8
| 924 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2175 Proctor Valley Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-5225
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-5225
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #66.
Eastlake High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Eastlake Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 397-3800
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 397-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,710 students
Rank: #77.
Salt Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1055 Hunte Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-5494
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-5494
Grades: K-6
| 814 students
Rank: #88.
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2295 Mackenzie Creek Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 656-6262
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 656-6262
Grades: K-6
| 470 students
Rank: #99.
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Exploration Falls Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 591-5500
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 591-5500
Grades: K-6
| 923 students
Rank: #1010.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1550 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 216-1226
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 216-1226
Grades: K-6
| 814 students
Rank: #1111.
Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1644 Santa Alexia Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 216-5599
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 216-5599
Grades: K-6
| 1,104 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcmillin (Corky) Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Santa Cora Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-0103
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-0103
Grades: K-6
| 696 students
Rank: #1313.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
575 Juniper St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-5483
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-5483
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #1414.
Eastlake Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1955 Hillside Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-4798
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-4798
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #1515.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1220 South Greensview Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-2030
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-2030
Grades: K-6
| 580 students
Rank: #1616.
Hedenkamp (Anne And William) Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 East Palomar
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-5828
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-5828
Grades: K-6
| 894 students
Rank: #1717.
Rancho Del Rey Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1174 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 1,625 students
Rank: #1818.
Olympian High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1925 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2400
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,324 students
Rank: #1919.
Eastlake Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Duncan Ranch Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 591-4000
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 591-4000
Grades: 7-8
| 1,691 students
Rank: #2020.
Bonita Vista Senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
751 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-2000
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,049 students
Rank: #2121.
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-7555
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-7555
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #2222.
Clear View
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Windrose Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-3000
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-3000
Grades: K-6
| 501 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Davila Day
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 G St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-5626
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-5626
Grades: K-8
| 29 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
East Hills Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1791 Rock Mountain Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #2525.
Otay Ranch Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Olympic Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-5000
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,546 students
Rank: #2626.
Chula Vista Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
980 Buena Vista Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 482-7066
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 482-7066
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #2727.
Bonita Vista Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 927 students
Rank: #2828.
Hilltop Drive Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Murray St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8323
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8323
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #2929.
Sweetwater Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1355 Second Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 498-6000
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 498-6000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Rank: #3030.
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1691 Elmhurst St.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-6300
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-6300
Grades: K-6
| 516 students
Rank: #3131.
Halecrest Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-0771
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-0771
Grades: K-6
| 431 students
Rank: #3232.
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
590 K St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-2885
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-2885
Grades: K-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #3333.
Hilltop Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Claire Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 476-4200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 476-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,841 students
Rank: #3434.
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
229 East Naples
Chula Vista, CA 91912
(619) 420-0066
Chula Vista, CA 91912
(619) 420-0066
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
Rank: #3535.
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
875 Cuyamaca Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-8381
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-8381
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
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Chula Vista, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bounce Back Independent Study High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
467 Moss St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
310 Brd.way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 739-4836
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 739-4836
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Fifth Avenue Academy (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1130 Fifth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-6000
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
296 H St. Ste. 200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 713-7271
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 713-7271
Grades: K-12
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chula Vista, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Chula Vista, CA include Discovery Charter, Wolf Canyon Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chula Vista?
66 public schools are located in Chula Vista.
What percentage of students in Chula Vista go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Chula Vista are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chula Vista are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chula Vista include: Veterans Elementary School vs. Mcmillin (Corky) Elementary School, Hilltop Middle School vs. Bonita Vista Middle School, Palomar Elementary School vs. Kellogg (Karl H.) Elementary School
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