For the 2024-25 school year, there are 93 public middle schools serving 50,789 students in San Diego, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in San Diego, CA are Mt. Everest Academy, Elevate and Design 39 Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Diego have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Diego, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative 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: #22.
Elevate
(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
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Design 39 Campus
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17050 Del Sur Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 679-6639
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 679-6639
Grades: K-8
| 1,226 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Valley Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16055 Winecreek Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2939
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2939
Grades: 6-8
| 1,515 students
Rank: #55.
Mesa Verde Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8375 Entreken Way
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-5478
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-5478
Grades: 6-8
| 1,040 students
Rank: #66.
Marshall Middle 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: #77.
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2120 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: #88.
Black Mountain Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9353 Oviedo St.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1300
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,129 students
Rank: #99.
Pacific Beach Middle 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: #1010.
Challenger Middle 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: #1111.
Longfellow K-8
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5055 July St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-4206
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-4206
Grades: K-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1212.
Bernardo Heights Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12990 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4850
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4850
Grades: 6-8
| 1,416 students
Rank: #1313.
Grant K-8
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 Washington Pl.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420
Grades: K-8
| 721 students
Rank: #1414.
Innovations Academy
(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
| 467 students
Rank: #1515.
Kavod Charter
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6991 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
Rank: #1616.
Museum
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 Maple St.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
Rank: #1717.
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6525 Estrella Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 644-1300
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 644-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: #1818.
Standley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6298 Radcliffe Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: #1919.
Pershing Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8204 San Carlos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 362-3550
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 362-3550
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #2020.
Correia Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4302 Valeta St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-0476
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-0476
Grades: 7-8
| 590 students
Rank: #2121.
Lewis Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5170 Greenbrier Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 510-4300
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 510-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Rank: #2222.
San Diego Global Vision Academy
(Math: 39% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3430 Sch St.
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 600-5321
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 600-5321
Grades: K-8
| 417 students
Rank: #2323.
De Portola Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8080
San Diego, CA 92124
(858) 496-8080
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #2424.
Marston Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3799 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 810-7500
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 810-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #2525.
San Diego County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6401 Linda Vista Rd. Rm. 409
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3774
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3774
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #2626.
Language Academy
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4961 64th St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 287-1182
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 287-1182
Grades: K-8
| 987 students
Rank: #2727.
San Diego Scpa
(Math: 28% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 Dusk Dr.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
Grades: 6-12
| 1,231 students
Rank: #2828.
High Tech Middle Mesa
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5331 Mt. Alifan Dr., Bldg. 400
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 510-4600
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 510-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: #2929.
San Diego Cooperative Charter
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7260 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-1613
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-1613
Grades: K-8
| 428 students
Rank: #3030.
Albert Einstein Academies
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Grades: K-8
| 1,440 students
Rank: #3131.
Bethune K-8
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6835 Benjamin Holt Rd.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 267-2271
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 267-2271
Grades: K-8
| 516 students
Rank: #3232.
High Tech Middle North County
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1460 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2750
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 336 students
Rank: #3333.
The O'farrell Charter
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6130 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-3009
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-3009
Grades: K-12
| 1,818 students
Rank: #3434.
Audeo Charter Ii
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3821 Plaza Dr. Ste. 402
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Grades: K-12
| 219 students
Rank: #3535.
Wangenheim Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9230 Gold Coast Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 605-2250
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 605-2250
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
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San Diego, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
3773 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
27130 Eucalyptus Ave. Ste. A
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92110
San Diego, CA 92110
Grades: 6-7
| 398 students
2534 State St
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
Grades: 3-8
| 37 students
3450 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-9000
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-9000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
6785 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
Grades: K-6
| 130 students
3025 Fir St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
Grades: K-1
| 128 students
Po Box 15249
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
1005 47th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1411 27th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
3910 Univ Ave. Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
2230 Truxtun Rd., 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
1480 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
2150 Cushing Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
2230 Truxtun Rd. 2nd Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
1460 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
2359 Truxtun Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Diego, CA include Mt. Everest Academy, Elevate and Design 39 Campus. San Diego has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in San Diego?
93 public middle schools are located in San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego?
San Diego public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Diego are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in San Diego include: Farb Middle School vs. De Portola Middle School, Wangenheim Middle School vs. Challenger Middle School, De Portola Middle School vs. Farb Middle School
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