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Schools in 92126 — San Diego, California

92126 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 56.2 — 12.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 36.2 to 68.7, a 32.5-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
56.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.5
36.2 – 68.7
Avg Exceeded %
34.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 92126 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Ericson Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 49.7% 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.

Chronic absenteeism across 92126 averages 16.3%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 92126 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92126
92126San Diego10Solid
56.2/100
92127San Diego10Strong
73.7/100
+17.5
92124San Diego8Solid
55.0/100
-1.2
92128San Diego6Solid
66.5/100
+10.3
92123San Diego7Developing
40.4/100
-15.7
92129San Diego12Strong
74.2/100
+18.0

School archetypes in 92126

6 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 92126

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ericson Elementary
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
49.7%Solid
69/100
2Mira Mesa High
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
31.5%Solid
67/100
3Hickman Elementary
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
51.5%Solid
67/100
4Jonas Salk Elementary
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
48.1%Solid
67/100
5Challenger Middle
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
39.0%Solid
66/100
6Sandburg Elementary
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
39.4%Solid
63/100
7Wangenheim Middle
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
19.4%Developing
44/100
8Hage Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
24.1%Developing
43/100
9Walker Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
20.2%Developing
40/100
10Mason Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
36/100

Schools in 92126 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 92126

  • 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 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.2/100, which is 12.4 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 Ericson Elementary with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 49.7% 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 56.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 34.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 36.2 to 68.7, a 32.5-point spread.
How many schools are in San Diego?
San Diego has 10 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.