Students
1,716
enrolled at the 5 public schools with an address in ZIP code 92116.
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Schools in ZIP code 92116
The 5 public elementary schools in ZIP code 92116 have Scope Scores from 77 to 93.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 92116 score highest?
San Diego Global Vision Academy is highest, with a Scope Score of 93. That is higher than 97 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
San Diego Global Vision AcademyCharter
San Diego Unified · 92116 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
482923% below the standard
Scope Score 93Strong · 97th percentile
Rank 2
Garfield Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92116 · Grades Pre–K–5
332641% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 74th percentile
Rank 3
Adams Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92116 · Grades K–5
212356% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 60th percentile
Rank 4
Normal Heights Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92116 · Grades Pre–K–5
232948% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 58th percentile
Rank 5
Franklin Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92116 · Grades K–5
192358% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 57th percentile
18in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 92116 had 18 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Where does the middle school we score in ZIP code 92116 stand?
San Diego Global Vision Academy has a Scope Score of 86. That is higher than 89 in 100 California middle schools we score. It is the only public middle school we score in ZIP code 92116.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
San Diego Global Vision AcademyCharter
San Diego Unified · 92116 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
323038% below the standard
Scope Score 86Strong · 89th percentile
No public high school we score has an address in ZIP code 92116.See the high schools in San Diego →
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
One district runs the public schools with an address in ZIP code 92116. Charter schools are not counted here.
Does living in ZIP code 92116 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes are for mail; attendance boundaries decide the school for an address. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
2 private schools have an address in ZIP code 92116. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Academy of Our Lady of Peace92116 · 750 students
- St. Didacus School92116 · 163 students
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1 charter school has an address in ZIP code 92116. It is in the lists above, marked Charter. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
1,716 students go to the 5 public schools with an address in ZIP code 92116. 71 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
62–86%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
18in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in ZIP code 92116?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 92116 good?
The 5 public elementary schools in ZIP code 92116 have Scope Scores from 77 to 93. Of those, 1 is Strong and 4 are Solid. ZIP code 92116 has one public middle school we score. San Diego Global Vision Academy has a Scope Score of 86. It is Strong, at the 89th percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 92116 rank highest?
San Diego Global Vision Academy is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 93. It is Strong, at the 97th percentile. San Diego Global Vision Academy is the only middle school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 86. It is Strong, at the 89th percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in ZIP code 92116 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 92116 had 18 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a San Diego address in ZIP code 92116. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), spring 2026.
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