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Schools in 92119 — San Diego, California

92119 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.2 — 18.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 52.0 to 73.1, a 21.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
62.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.1
52.0 – 73.1
Avg Exceeded %
37.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 92119 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Green Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 49.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 37.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 92119 averages 10.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92119 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92119
92119San Diego4Solid
62.2/100
92118Coronado4Solid
65.2/100
+3.1
92120San Diego6Solid
62.9/100
+0.8
92117San Diego14Developing
46.9/100
-15.2
92116San Diego4Developing
40.7/100
-21.5
92122San Diego5Solid
67.3/100
+5.2

School archetypes in 92119

2 Culture First1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92119 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

All schools in 92119

#SchoolExceededScore
1Green Elementary
San Diego Unified Growth Engine
49.0%Strong
73/100
2Benchley/Weinberger Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
45.2%Solid
67/100
3Pershing Middle
San Diego Unified Culture First
28.8%Solid
56/100
4Gage Elementary
San Diego Unified Culture First
28.0%Solid
52/100

Schools in 92119 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 92119

  • 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 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 62.2/100, which is 18.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 37.8% 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 Green Elementary with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 49.0% 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 62.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (18.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 37.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 52.0 to 73.1, a 21.1-point spread.
How many schools are in San Diego?
San Diego has 4 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.