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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best San Diego Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 239 public elementary schools serving 113,901 students in San Diego, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Diego, CA are Solana Ranch Elementary School, Ocean Air and Sage Canyon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Diego have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in San Diego, CA (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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #2020.
Carmel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4210 Carmel Center Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4400
Gr: K-3 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2121.
Stone Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16150 4s Ranch Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-8474
Gr: K-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2222.
Torrey Hills
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4266
Gr: K-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12362 Springhurst Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 391-1514
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17449 Matinal Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2026
Gr: K-5 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2525.
Design 39 Campus
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17050 Del Sur Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 676-6639
Gr: K-8 | 1,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2626.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15255 Penasquitos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 672-3400
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2727.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14727 Via Azul
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 674-6300
Gr: K-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2828.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2929.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9700 Avenue Of Nations
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3030.
Oak Valley Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16055 Winecreek Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2939
Gr: 6-8 | 1,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3131.
Dailard Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6425 Cibola Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 860-5900
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3232.
Mesa Verde Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8375 Entreken Way
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-5478
Gr: 6-8 | 1,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3333.
Miramar Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10770 Red Cedar Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 271-0470
Gr: K-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3434.
Sunset View Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4365 Hill St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-7156
Gr: K-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3535.
Hickman Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10850 Montongo St.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 634-8500
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in San Diego, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Diego, CA include Solana Ranch Elementary School, Ocean Air and Sage Canyon.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Diego?
239 public elementary schools are located in San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego?
San Diego public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Diego are often viewed compared to one another?

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