Students
5,643
enrolled at the 16 public schools with an address in ZIP code 92117.
San Diego · San Diego County
Schools in ZIP code 92117
The 10 public elementary schools in ZIP code 92117 have Scope Scores from 72 to 82.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 92117 score highest?
Hawthorne Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 82. That is higher than 78 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Hawthorne Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades Pre–K–5
322444% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 78th percentile
Rank 2
John Muir Language Academy
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades K–8
303139% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 77th percentile
Rank 3
Cadman Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades K–5
312346% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 62nd percentile
Rank 4
Toler Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades Pre–K–5
272944% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 62nd percentile
Rank 5
Sequoia Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades K–5
262549% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 59th percentile
Rank 6
Whitman Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades K–5
193249% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 56th percentile
Rank 7
Field Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades Pre–K–5
232552% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 55th percentile
Rank 8
Learning Choice AcademyCharter
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
152461% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 46th percentile
Rank 9
Alcott Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades Pre–K–5
172063% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 37th percentile
Rank 10
Lafayette Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades K–5
141472% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 31st percentile
17in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 92117 had 17 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
Which middle schools in ZIP code 92117 score highest?
Mt. Everest Academy is highest, with a Scope Score of 99. That is higher than 99 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Mt. Everest Academy
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
612910% below the standard
Scope Score 99Strong · 99th percentile
Rank 2
Marston Middle
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades 6–8
302743% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 73rd percentile
Rank 3
John Muir Language Academy
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades K–8
212752% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 67th percentile
Rank 4
Learning Choice AcademyCharter
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
182062% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 60th percentile
Rank 5
Innovation Middle
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades 6–8
142066% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 46th percentile
Rank 6
Creative Performing and Media Arts
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades 6–8
1775% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 16th percentile
12in 100
The average middle school in ZIP code 92117 had 12 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Which high schools in ZIP code 92117 score highest?
Mt. Everest Academy is highest, with a Scope Score of 87. That is higher than 90 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Mt. Everest Academy
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
422335% below the standard
Scope Score 87Strong · 90th percentile
Rank 2
Clairemont High
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades 9–12
162658% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 55th percentile
Rank 3
Madison High
San Diego Unified · 92117 · Grades 9–12
122365% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 42nd percentile
13in 100
The average high school in ZIP code 92117 had 13 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
One district runs the public schools with an address in ZIP code 92117. Charter schools are not counted here.
Does living in ZIP code 92117 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?
4 private schools have an address in ZIP code 92117. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Reformation Lutheran School92117 · 117 students
- Maria Montessori School92117 · 105 students
- Coastal Christian Academy92117 · 44 students
- Japanese Academy of San Diego92117 · 16 students
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1 charter school has an address in ZIP code 92117. 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?
5,643 students go to the 16 public schools with an address in ZIP code 92117. 62 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
39–76%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
17in 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 92117?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 92117 good?
The 10 public elementary schools in ZIP code 92117 have Scope Scores from 72 to 82. Of those, 2 are Strong, 5 are Solid and 3 are Developing. The 6 public middle schools in ZIP code 92117 have Scope Scores from 69 to 99. Of those, 1 is Strong, 3 are Solid, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. The 3 public high schools in ZIP code 92117 have Scope Scores from 74 to 87. Of those, 1 is Strong, 1 is Solid and 1 is Developing. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 92117 rank highest?
Hawthorne Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 82. It is Strong, at the 78th percentile. Mt. Everest Academy is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 99. It is Strong, at the 99th percentile. Mt. Everest Academy is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 87. It is Strong, at the 90th 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 92117 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 92117 had 17 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. The average middle school in ZIP code 92117 had 12 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100. The average high school in ZIP code 92117 had 13 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. 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 92117. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
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), springs 2025 and 2026.
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