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Top 10 Best San Diego County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 594 public elementary schools serving 308,929 students in San Diego County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Diego County, CA are Ocean Air, Solana Ranch Elementary School and Sage Canyon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Diego County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in San Diego County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Air
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11444 Canter Heights Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
Grades: K-6
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Sage Canyon
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5290 Harvest Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
Grades: K-6
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
La Jolla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #55.
R. Roger Rowe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Scripps Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11778 Cypress Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 693-8593
Grades: K-5
| 742 students
Rank: #77.
Carmel Del Mar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12345 Carmel Park Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-6789
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #88.
Holmes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4902 Mt. Ararat Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8110
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #99.
Torrey Pines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8350 Cliffridge Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 605-3700
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #1010.
Del Mar Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13555 Boquita Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9367
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Rank: #1111.
Dingeman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11840 Scripps Creek Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-4437
Grades: K-5
| 645 students
Rank: #1212.
Del Sur Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15665 Paseo Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 674-6200
Grades: K-5
| 969 students
Rank: #1313.
Jerabek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10050 Avenida Magnifica
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 578-5330
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #1414.
Solana Highlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3520 Long Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
Rank: #1515.
R. Roger Rowe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Grades: 6-8
| 224 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Deer Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13455 Russet Leaf Ln.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-6064
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Solana Pacific Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3901 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
Grades: 4-6
| 438 students
Rank: #1818.
Silver Gate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1499 Venice St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-1139
Grades: K-4
| 414 students
Rank: #1919.
Pacific Rim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 Camino De Las Ondas
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #2020.
Monterey Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17117 4s Ranch Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-6887
Grades: K-5
| 819 students
Rank: #2121.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Rank: #2222.
Magnolia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1905 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5600
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #2323.
Park Village Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7930 Park Village Rd.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-5621
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Adobe Bluffs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8707 Adobe Bluffs Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-8403
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Ashley Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13030 Ashley Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 259-7812
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: #2626.
Aviara Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6900 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #2727.
Elevate
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: #2828.
Torrey Hills
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4266
Grades: K-6
| 461 students
Rank: #2929.
Silver Strand Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1350 Leyte Rd.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8934
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #3030.
Stone Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16150 4s Ranch Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-8474
Grades: K-5
| 753 students
Rank: #3131.
Solana Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
780 Santa Victoria Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3700
Grades: K-3
| 281 students
Rank: #3232.
Poinsettia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2445 Mica Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6500
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #3333.
El Camino Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7885 Paseo Aliso
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 943-2051
Grades: K-6
| 459 students
Rank: #3434.
Curie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4080 Governor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Bird Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 488-0537
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
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San Diego County 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
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: Del Mar Elementary (K-5) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
All Tribes American Indian Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
34320 Valley Center Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Alpine Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Alpine Elementary School (Closed 2020)
1850 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625
Grades: 1-5
| 158 students
America's Finest Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
730 45th St.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Audeo Valley Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
27130 Eucalyptus Ave. Ste. A
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ballantyne (John) Elementary School (Closed 2005)
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Bayshore Preparatory Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Bayview Terrace Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Beacon Classical Academy National City (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2400 Euclid Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
Beyer Elementary School (Closed 2013)
2312 East Beyer Blvd
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Bonsall Charter Academy For Learning (Closed 2008)
31505 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Bostonia Global (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1390 Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bostonia Language Academy (Closed 2023)
1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Bounce Back Independent Study High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
467 Moss St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
Cabrillo Point Academy (Closed 2021)
13915 Danielson St. #200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Cajon Valley Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Grades: 3-8
| 19 students
Center City High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Challenges Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
Children's Conservation Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
Clair W. Burgener Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Coastal Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-8
| 1,699 students
College Preparatory Middle - East County (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Community Collaborative Virtual - Sage Oak Chtr (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Community Home Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
Coronado Pathways Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
555 D Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 437-7256
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Crawford Champs High School (Closed 2013)
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Crawford Idea High School (Closed 2013)
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Crawford Law And Business High School (Closed 2013)
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
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The top ranked public elementary schools in San Diego County, CA include Ocean Air, Solana Ranch Elementary School and Sage Canyon.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Diego County?
594 public elementary schools are located in San Diego County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego County?
San Diego County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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