For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,467 students in 92123, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92123, CA are Elevate, Innovations Academy and Taft Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92123 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92123, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92123, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Grades: K-8
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Innovations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
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
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9191 Gramercy Dr.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 935-2650
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 935-2650
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
San Diego Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9512 Chesapeake Dr.
San Diego, CA 92123
(833) 772-5106
San Diego, CA 92123
(833) 772-5106
Grades: 6-12
| 182 students
92123, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kavod Elementary Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3201 Marathon Dr.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 386-0887
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 386-0887
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
Mesa Region Court (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2801 Meadow Lark Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 694-4686
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 694-4686
Grades: K-12
| 404 students
San Diego County Juvenile Court (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 694-4686
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 694-4686
Grades: K-12
| 1,198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92123, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92123, CA include Elevate, Innovations Academy and Taft Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92123?
4 public middle schools are located in 92123.
What is the racial composition of students in 92123?
92123 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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