Students
6,117
enrolled at the 7 public schools with an address in ZIP code 92120.
San Diego · San Diego County
Schools in ZIP code 92120
The 4 public elementary schools in ZIP code 92120 have Scope Scores from 73 to 89.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 92120 score highest?
Hearst Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 89. That is higher than 93 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
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Rank 1
Hearst Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92120 · Grades K–5
463222% below the standard
Scope Score 89Strong · 93rd percentile
Rank 2
Marvin Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92120 · Grades K–5
482626% below the standard
Scope Score 84Strong · 84th percentile
Rank 3
Dailard Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92120 · Grades K–5
393328% below the standard
Scope Score 84Strong · 83rd percentile
Rank 4
Foster Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92120 · Grades K–5
142363% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 39th percentile
12in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 92120 had 12 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 92120 score highest?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is highest, with a Scope Score of 87. That is higher than 90 in 100 California middle schools we score.
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Rank 1
Magnolia Science Academy San DiegoCharter
San Diego Unified · 92120 · Grades 6–8 · Check how it admits students.
373033% below the standard
Scope Score 87Strong · 90th percentile
Rank 2
Lewis Middle
San Diego Unified · 92120 · Grades 6–8
302743% below the standard
Scope Score 81Strong · 79th percentile
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
Where does the high school we score in ZIP code 92120 stand?
Henry High has a Scope Score of 85. That is higher than 85 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in ZIP code 92120.
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Rank 1
Henry High
San Diego Unified · 92120 · Grades 9–12
332839% below the standard
Scope Score 85Strong · 85th percentile
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 92120. Charter schools are not counted here.
Does living in ZIP code 92120 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?
5 private schools have an address in ZIP code 92120. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Bright Horizon Academy92120 · 314 students
- St. Therese Academy92120 · 309 students
- Grace Christian Schools-Mission Valley Christian Fellowship92120 · 118 students
- Sam & Rose Stein Education Center92120 · 96 students
- The Treehouse Academy92120 · 55 students
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1 charter school has an address in ZIP code 92120. 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?
6,117 students go to the 7 public schools with an address in ZIP code 92120. 39 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
23–59%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
12in 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 92120?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 92120 good?
The 4 public elementary schools in ZIP code 92120 have Scope Scores from 73 to 89. Of those, 3 are Strong and 1 is Developing. The 2 public middle schools in ZIP code 92120 have Scope Scores from 81 to 87. Of those, 2 are Strong. ZIP code 92120 has one public high school we score. Henry High has a Scope Score of 85. It is Strong, at the 85th 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 92120 rank highest?
Hearst Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 89. It is Strong, at the 93rd percentile. Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 87. It is Strong, at the 90th percentile. Henry High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 85. It is Strong, at the 85th 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 92120 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 92120 had 12 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). 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 92120. 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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