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Schools in 92130 — San Diego, California

92130 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 82.9 — 39.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 69.7 to 94.2, a 24.4-point spread. 11 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
82.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.4
69.7 – 94.2
Avg Exceeded %
58.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How 92130 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Canyon Crest Academy with a Scope Score of 94 and 69.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 58.2% 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 92130 averages 7.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92130 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92130
92130San Diego11Strong
82.9/100
92129San Diego12Strong
74.2/100
-8.7
92131San Diego6Strong
78.7/100
-4.2
92128San Diego6Solid
66.5/100
-16.4
92127San Diego10Strong
73.7/100
-9.2
92126San Diego10Solid
56.2/100
-26.8

School archetypes in 92130

8 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92130 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 92130

#SchoolExceededScore
1Canyon Crest Academy
San Dieguito Union High High Ceiling
69.1%Strong
94/100
2Carmel Del Mar Elementary
Del Mar Union Elementary High Ceiling
66.8%Strong
90/100
3Sage Canyon
Del Mar Union Elementary High Ceiling
66.0%Strong
90/100
4Ocean Air
Del Mar Union Elementary High Ceiling
67.5%Strong
89/100
5Solana Ranch Elementary
Solana Beach Elementary High Ceiling
65.8%Strong
88/100
6Solana Highlands Elementary
Solana Beach Elementary High Ceiling
59.2%Strong
81/100
7Torrey Pines High
San Dieguito Union High Strong All-Around
42.2%Strong
80/100
8Pacific Sky
Del Mar Union Elementary High Ceiling
50.3%Strong
79/100
9Ashley Falls Elementary
Del Mar Union Elementary High Ceiling
55.3%Strong
76/100
10Torrey Hills
Del Mar Union Elementary Growth Engine
49.0%Strong
74/100
11Sycamore Ridge
Del Mar Union Elementary Strong All-Around
49.4%Solid
70/100

Schools in 92130 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 92130

  • 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 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 82.9/100, which is 39.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 58.2% 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 Canyon Crest Academy with a Scope Score of 94/100 and 69.1% 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 82.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (39.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 58.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 69.7 to 94.2, a 24.4-point spread.
How many schools are in San Diego?
San Diego has 11 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.