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Schools in 92139 — San Diego, California

92139 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.5 — 8.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.6 to 45.9, a 18.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
35.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.3
27.6 – 45.9
Avg Exceeded %
15.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
24.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 92139 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Zamorano Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 23.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92139 averages 24.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92139 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92139
92139San Diego6Developing
35.5/100
—
92131San Diego6Strong
78.7/100
+43.2
92130San Diego11Strong
82.9/100
+47.5
92129San Diego12Strong
74.2/100
+38.7

School archetypes in 92139

3 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92139 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 92139

#SchoolExceededScore
1Zamorano Elementary
San Diego Unified On the Rise
23.3%Developing
46/100
2Pacific View Leadership Elementary
San Diego Unified On the Rise
17.4%Developing
41/100
3Penn Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
23.4%Developing
38/100
4Perry Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
14.1%Developing
32/100
5Paradise Hills Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
8.7%Needs Support
29/100
6Bell Middle
San Diego Unified On the Rise
6.2%Needs Support
28/100

Schools in 92139 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 92139

  • 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 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.5/100, which is 8.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 15.5% 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 Zamorano Elementary with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 23.3% 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 35.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.3 points below). The exceeded rate averages 15.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.6 to 45.9, a 18.3-point spread.
How many schools are in San Diego?
San Diego has 6 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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