For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 13,038 students in 92154, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 704 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 92154, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92154, CA are Ocean View Hills, Nestor Language Academy Charter and Launch Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92154 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92154, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92154, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean View Hills
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4919 Del Sol Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 661-0457
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 661-0457
Grades: K-5
| 985 students
Rank: #22.
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1455 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
Grades: K-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #33.
Launch Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2710 Iris Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 796-7624
Grades: 7-12
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Silver Wing Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3730 Arey Dr.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 423-3950
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 423-3950
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Montgomery Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Palm Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3800
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,658 students
Rank: #66.
Juarez-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
849 Twining Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-9222
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-9222
Grades: K-6
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Byrd St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-1334
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-1334
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #88.
Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Picador Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-4000
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-4000
Grades: 7-8
| 735 students
Rank: #99.
Southwest Senior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1685 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3023
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3023
Grades: 9-12
| 1,586 students
Rank: #1010.
Los Altos Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1332 Kenalan Dr.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-5880
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 690-5880
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
Rank: #1111.
San Ysidro High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5353 Airway Rd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 710-2300
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 710-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,017 students
Rank: #1212.
Emory Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5300
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5300
Grades: K-6
| 365 students
Rank: #1313.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Elm Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-8800
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-8800
Grades: K-6
| 355 students
Rank: #1414.
Mar Vista Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1267 Thermal Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5100
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5100
Grades: 7-8
| 508 students
Rank: #1515.
Godfrey G. Berry Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Rimbey St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3500
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3500
Grades: K-6
| 294 students
Rank: #1616.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Iris St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-4000
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-4000
Grades: 7-8
| 483 students
Rank: #1717.
Teofilo Mendoza
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2050 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-0100
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-0100
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: #1818.
Howard Pence Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
877 Via Tonga Ct.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-8100
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 662-8100
Grades: K-6
| 462 students
92154, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1411 27th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92154, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92154, CA include Ocean View Hills, Nestor Language Academy Charter and Launch Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in 92154?
18 public schools are located in 92154.
What percentage of students in 92154 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 92154 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92154?
92154 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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