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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Chula Vista Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 66 public schools serving 49,316 students in Chula Vista, CA (there are 19 private schools, serving 2,531 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Chula Vista, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chula Vista, CA are Discovery Charter, Wolf Canyon Elementary School and Arroyo Vista Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chula Vista, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chula Vista have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Chula Vista, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Gr: K-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Wolf Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1950 Wolf Canyon Loop
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 482-8877
Gr: K-6 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2491 School House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Gr: K-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2175 Proctor Valley Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-5225
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1450 Santa Lucia Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-7080
Gr: K-6 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Salt Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1055 Hunte Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-5494
Gr: K-6 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Eastlake High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1120 Eastlake Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 397-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2295 Mackenzie Creek Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 656-6262
Gr: K-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1650 Exploration Falls Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 591-5500
Gr: K-6 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1550 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 216-1226
Gr: K-6 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Mcmillin (Corky) Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 Santa Cora Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-0103
Gr: K-6 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
575 Juniper St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-5483
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Eastlake Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1955 Hillside Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-4798
Gr: K-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1220 South Greensview Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-2030
Gr: K-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1644 Santa Alexia Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 216-5599
Gr: K-6 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Hedenkamp (Anne And William) Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
930 East Palomar
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-5828
Gr: K-6 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Olympian High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1925 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Rancho Del Rey Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1174 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Otay Ranch Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1250 Olympic Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,440 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Eastlake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 Duncan Ranch Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 591-4000
Gr: 7-8 | 1,613 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2121.
Bonita Vista Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
751 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 397-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,960 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2222.
Chula Vista Hills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
980 Buena Vista Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 482-7066
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Clear View
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
455 Windrose Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-3000
Gr: K-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Davila Day
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 G St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-5626
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
East Hills Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1791 Rock Mountain Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2626.
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1130 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-7555
Gr: K-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2727.
Bonita Vista Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
650 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2828.
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1691 Elmhurst St.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 421-6300
Gr: K-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
Halecrest Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
475 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-0771
Gr: K-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3030.
Hilltop Drive Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Murray St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8323
Gr: K-6 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Sweetwater Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1355 Second Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 498-6000
Gr: 7-9
Rank: #3232.
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
590 K St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-2885
Gr: K-12 | 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
875 Cuyamaca Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-8381
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3434.
Palomar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 East Palomar St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-0134
Gr: K-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
715 I St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-6192
Gr: K-12 | 1,542 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chula Vista, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Chula Vista, CA include Discovery Charter, Wolf Canyon Elementary School and Arroyo Vista Charter.
How many public schools are located in Chula Vista?
66 public schools are located in Chula Vista.
What percentage of students in Chula Vista go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Chula Vista are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chula Vista are often viewed compared to one another?

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