Top Rankings
San Diego Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 150 public elementary schools serving 66,418 students in San Diego Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in San Diego Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
175 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
93,694 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
4,295 Teachers
172,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked #525 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#526 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
# American Indian Students
224 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13,495 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
15%
12%
# Hispanic Students
41,917 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
54%
# Black Students
6,708 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
22,435 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
24%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
359 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8,493 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
9,492
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,702
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,473
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,459
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,542
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,355
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,260
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,209
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,078
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,973
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,011
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,901
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,239
36,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,905 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,984 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,240 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2,247 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,905
$21,485
Spending / Student
$23,984
$19,787
Best San Diego Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Jolla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Scripps Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11778 Cypress Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 693-8593
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 693-8593
Grades: K-5
| 742 students
Rank: #33.
Holmes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4902 Mt. Ararat Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8110
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8110
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Torrey Pines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8350 Cliffridge Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 605-3700
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 605-3700
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
Dingeman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11840 Scripps Creek Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-4437
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-4437
Grades: K-5
| 645 students
Rank: #66.
Jerabek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10050 Avenida Magnifica
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 578-5330
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 578-5330
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #77.
Silver Gate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1499 Venice St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-1139
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-1139
Grades: K-4
| 414 students
Rank: #88.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 213 students
Rank: #99.
Curie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4080 Governor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #1010.
Bird Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 488-0537
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 488-0537
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1111.
Dailard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6425 Cibola Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-1550
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 286-1550
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1212.
Miramar Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10770 Red Cedar Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 271-0470
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 271-0470
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #1313.
Marvin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5720 Brunswick Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-1355
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-1355
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1414.
Hickman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10850 Montongo St.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 271-5210
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 271-5210
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1515.
Kumeyaay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6475 Antigua Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 279-1022
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 279-1022
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1616.
Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
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
| 1,317 students
Rank: #1717.
Benchley/weinberger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6269 Twin Lake Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 463-9271
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 463-9271
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1818.
Birney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4345 Campus Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 497-3500
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 497-3500
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #1919.
Sunset View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4365 Hill St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-7156
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-7156
Grades: K-4
| 381 students
Rank: #2020.
Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7030 Wandermere Pl.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5755
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5755
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #2121.
Hearst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6230 Del Cerro Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-5704
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-5704
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #2222.
Jonas Salk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7825 Flanders Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 935-2100
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 935-2100
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
Rank: #2323.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3045 Felton St.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 282-7694
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 282-7694
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #2424.
Muirlands Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1056 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4211
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4211
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
Rank: #2525.
Ocean Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4741 Santa Monica Ave.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-1631
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-1631
Grades: K-4
| 397 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Nye Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
981 Valencia Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 430-1200
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 430-1200
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Sessions Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2150 Beryl St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-3400
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-3400
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #2828.
Ericson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11174 W.onhill Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 271-0505
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 271-0505
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #2929.
Pacific Beach Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4676 Ingraham St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 221-5600
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 221-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #3030.
Sandburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11230 Avenida Del Gato
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-0510
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-0510
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #3131.
Bay Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2433 Denver St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-1471
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-1471
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #3232.
Barnard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2445 Fogg St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 800-5700
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 800-5700
Grades: K-6
| 478 students
Rank: #3333.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4487 Oregon St.
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 362-4300
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 362-4300
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #3434.
Challenger Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10810 Parkdale Ave.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Loma Portal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3341 Browning St.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 223-1683
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 223-1683
Grades: K-4
| 360 students
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