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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 92106 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 9,334 students in 92106, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 395 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 92106, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92106, CA are Loma Portal Elementary School, Dana and High Tech High North County. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92106 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92106, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92106, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loma Portal Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3341 Browning St.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 223-1683
Gr: K-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Dana
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1775 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(858) 988-2900
Gr: 5-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
High Tech High North County
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
High Tech Middle Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5331 Mt. Alifan Dr., Bldg. 400
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 510-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
High Tech Middle North County
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1460 West San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2750
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Point Loma High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 860-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,724 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
High Tech High Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 591-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
High Tech High Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
High Tech High Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5331 Mt. Alifan
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-1810
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
High Tech High International
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
High Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Cabrillo Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3120 Talbot St.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 362-4000
Gr: K-4 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
High Tech Elementary Explorer
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2230 Truxtun Rd., 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
High Tech Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2150 Cushing Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
High Tech Middle Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2230 Truxtun Rd. 2nd Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8640
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1616.
High Tech Elementary North County
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1480 West San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2785
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1717.
High Tech Elementary Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5331 Mt. Alifan Dr., Bldg. 200
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 510-4620
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
High Tech Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2359 Truxtun Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
High Tech Middle Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 591-2530
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 591-2550
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 92106, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92106, CA include Loma Portal Elementary School, Dana and High Tech High North County.
How many public schools are located in 92106?
20 public schools are located in 92106.
What percentage of students in 92106 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 92106 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92106?
92106 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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