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Schools in 92110 — San Diego, California

92110 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.6 — 11.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 50.0 to 59.0, a 9.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
55.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
9.0
50.0 – 59.0
Avg Exceeded %
34.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 92110 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Longfellow K-8 with a Scope Score of 59 and 40.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 34.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 13.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92110. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92110 averages 11.1%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92110 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92110
92110San Diego3Solid
55.6/100
—
92109San Diego6Solid
59.6/100
+4.0
92111San Diego14Developing
42.5/100
-13.1
92113San Diego13Needs Support
24.7/100
-30.9
92114San Diego10Developing
37.2/100
-18.4
92105San Diego13Developing
34.0/100
-21.6

School archetypes in 92110

2 Solid Base1 Culture First

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 92110

#SchoolExceededScore
1Longfellow K-8
San Diego Unified Solid Base
40.0%Solid
59/100
2Bay Park Elementary
San Diego Unified Solid Base
34.6%Solid
58/100
3iHigh Virtual Academy
San Diego Unified Culture First
27.8%Solid
50/100

Schools in 92110 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92110

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in San Diego good?
San Diego's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.6/100, which is 11.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 34.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in San Diego?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Diego is Longfellow K-8 with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 40.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do San Diego schools compare to the state average?
San Diego elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 34.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 50.0 to 59.0, a 9.0-point spread.
How many schools are in San Diego?
San Diego has 3 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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