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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best San Diego County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 759 public schools serving 470,136 students in San Diego County, CA (there are 308 private schools, serving 53,094 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in San Diego County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in San Diego County, CA are Solana Ranch Elementary School, Ocean Air and La Jolla Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Diego County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Diego County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Ocean Air
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11444 Canter Heights Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
Gr: K-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
La Jolla Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 605-3300
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sage Canyon
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5290 Harvest Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Scripps Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11778 Cypress Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92131
(619) 605-2000
Gr: K-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
R. Roger Rowe Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Canyon Crest Academy
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5951 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Gr: 9-12 | 2,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Carmel Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12345 Carmel Park Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-6789
Gr: K-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Torrey Pines Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8350 Cliffridge Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 605-3700
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Dingeman Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11840 Scripps Creek Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-4437
Gr: K-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Del Mar Heights Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13555 Boquita Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9367
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4902 Mt. Ararat Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 605-4400
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Pacific Rim Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 Camino De Las Ondas
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200
Gr: K-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Pacific Trails Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5975 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Gr: 7-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
R. Roger Rowe Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Jerabek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10050 Avenida Magnifica
San Diego, CA 92131
(619) 605-1700
Gr: K-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
Solana Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3901 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
Gr: 4-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Del Sur Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15665 Paseo Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 674-6200
Gr: K-5 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1919.
Deer Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13455 Russet Leaf Ln.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-6064
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
Silver Gate Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1499 Venice St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-1139
Gr: K-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2121.
Aviara Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6900 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2222.
Monterey Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17117 4s Ranch Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-6887
Gr: K-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Solana Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3520 Long Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2525.
Silver Strand Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1350 Leyte Rd.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8934
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2626.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1905 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5600
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2727.
Park Village Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7930 Park Village Rd.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-5621
Gr: K-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2828.
Carmel Valley Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3800 Mykonos Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Gr: 7-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2929.
Curie Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4080 Governor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3030.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
606 Lomas Santa Fe Dr.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3600
Gr: K-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3131.
Westview High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13500 Camino Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Adobe Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8707 Adobe Bluffs Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-8403
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Ashley Falls Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13030 Ashley Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 259-7812
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Solana Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6570 El Apajo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 794-4700
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3535.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16601 Nighthawk Ln.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-0877
Gr: 9-12 | 2,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in San Diego County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in San Diego County, CA include Solana Ranch Elementary School, Ocean Air and La Jolla Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Diego County?
766 public schools are located in San Diego County.
What percentage of students in San Diego County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in San Diego County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego County?
San Diego County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Diego County are often viewed compared to one another?

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