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Schools in 92127 — San Diego, California

92127 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 73.7 — 29.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 52.4 to 84.3, a 31.9-point spread. 8 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
73.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.9
52.4 – 84.3
Avg Exceeded %
48.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 92127 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Del Norte High with a Scope Score of 84 and 51.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 48.6% 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 92127 averages 9.2%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92127 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92127
92127San Diego10Strong
73.7/100
92126San Diego10Solid
56.2/100
-17.5
92128San Diego6Solid
66.5/100
-7.2
92129San Diego12Strong
74.2/100
+0.5
92124San Diego8Solid
55.0/100
-18.7
92130San Diego11Strong
82.9/100
+9.2

School archetypes in 92127

6 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 92127

#SchoolExceededScore
1Del Norte High
Poway Unified High Ceiling
51.8%Strong
84/100
2Willow Grove Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
56.8%Strong
82/100
3Design 39 Campus
Poway Unified High Ceiling
55.2%Strong
81/100
4Stone Ranch Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
56.5%Strong
80/100
5Monterey Ridge Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
61.9%Strong
80/100
6Oak Valley Middle
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
49.0%Strong
76/100
7Del Sur Elementary
Poway Unified High Ceiling
53.1%Strong
72/100
8Westwood Elementary
Poway Unified Building Momentum
49.0%Solid
70/100
9Poway to Palomar Middle College High
Poway Unified Strong All-Around
22.2%Solid
59/100
10Turtleback Elementary
Poway Unified Building Momentum
30.7%Solid
52/100

Schools in 92127 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 92127

  • 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 73.7/100, which is 29.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 48.6% 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 Del Norte High with a Scope Score of 84/100 and 51.8% 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 73.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (29.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 48.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 52.4 to 84.3, a 31.9-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.