For the 2024-25 school year, there are 44 public elementary schools serving 27,258 students in Chula Vista, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chula Vista have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chula Vista, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 982 students
Rank: #22.
Wolf Canyon Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 833 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 743 students
Rank: #44.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2491 Sch House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Grades: K-8
| 939 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 599 students
Rank: #66.
Salt Creek Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 856 students
Rank: #77.
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 481 students
Rank: #88.
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Explr Falls Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 591-5500
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 591-5500
Grades: K-6
| 931 students
Rank: #99.
Veterans Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 792 students
Rank: #1010.
Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 1,101 students
Rank: #1111.
Mcmillin (Corky) Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 720 students
Rank: #1212.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 413 students
Rank: #1313.
Eastlake Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 573 students
Rank: #1414.
Olympic View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1220 S. Greensview Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-2030
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-2030
Grades: K-6
| 602 students
Rank: #1515.
Hedenkamp (Anne And William) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 E. Palomar
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-5828
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-5828
Grades: K-6
| 920 students
Rank: #1616.
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 E. J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-7555
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-7555
Grades: K-6
| 398 students
Rank: #1717.
Clear View
Magnet School
(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
| 516 students
Rank: #1818.
Davila Day
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 27 students
Rank: #1919.
Chula Vista Hills Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 472 students
Rank: #2020.
Hilltop Drive Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 509 students
Rank: #2121.
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 480 students
Rank: #2222.
Halecrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 E. J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-0771
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-0771
Grades: K-6
| 424 students
Rank: #2323.
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 1,427 students
Rank: #2424.
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
229 E. Naples
Chula Vista, CA 91912
(619) 420-0066
Chula Vista, CA 91912
(619) 420-0066
Grades: K-6
| 258 students
Rank: #2525.
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 339 students
Rank: #2626.
Palomar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E. Palomar St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-0134
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-0134
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Rank: #2727.
Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 I St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-6192
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-6192
Grades: K-12
| 1,606 students
Rank: #2828.
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
489 E St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 349-3700
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 349-3700
Grades: K-12
| 1,297 students
Rank: #2929.
Rohr (Fred H.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1540 Malta Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-5533
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-5533
Grades: K-6
| 355 students
Rank: #3030.
Castle Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Emerson St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-5301
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-5301
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Rank: #3131.
Valle Lindo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1515 Oleander Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-5151
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-5151
Grades: K-6
| 396 students
Rank: #3232.
Rosebank Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Flower St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-8329
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-8329
Grades: K-6
| 463 students
Rank: #3333.
Kellogg (Karl H.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
229 E. Naples St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-4151
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-4151
Grades: K-6
| 294 students
Rank: #3434.
Otay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1651 Albany Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 425-4311
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 425-4311
Grades: K-6
| 495 students
Rank: #3535.
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
670 Flower St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8397
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8397
Grades: K-8
| 1,121 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
Diego Springs Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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
San Diego Virtual (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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 elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA include Discovery Charter, Wolf Canyon Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chula Vista?
44 public elementary schools are located in Chula Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Chula Vista are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chula Vista include: Veterans Elementary School vs. Mcmillin (Corky) Elementary School, Palomar Elementary School vs. Kellogg (Karl H.) Elementary School, Otay Elementary School vs. Parkview Elementary School
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