Students
7,700
enrolled at the 10 public schools with an address in ZIP code 92126.
San Diego · San Diego County
Schools in ZIP code 92126
The 7 public elementary schools in ZIP code 92126 have Scope Scores from 73 to 87.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 92126 score highest?
Ericson Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 87. That is higher than 89 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
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Rank 1
Ericson Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92126 · Grades Pre–K–5
482131% below the standard
Scope Score 87Strong · 89th percentile
Rank 2
Jonas Salk Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92126 · Grades K–5
472528% below the standard
Scope Score 86Strong · 88th percentile
Rank 3
Hickman Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92126 · Grades K–5
492229% below the standard
Scope Score 85Strong · 85th percentile
Rank 4
Sandburg Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92126 · Grades K–5
333136% below the standard
Scope Score 85Strong · 85th percentile
Rank 5
Walker Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92126 · Grades Pre–K–5
232453% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 64th percentile
Rank 6
Mason Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92126 · Grades Pre–K–5
202258% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 47th percentile
Rank 7
Hage Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92126 · Grades K–5
192457% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 39th percentile
14in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 92126 had 14 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 92126 score highest?
Challenger Middle is highest, with a Scope Score of 87. That is higher than 92 in 100 California middle schools we score.
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Rank 1
Challenger Middle
San Diego Unified · 92126 · Grades 6–8
412831% below the standard
Scope Score 87Strong · 92nd percentile
Rank 2
Wangenheim Middle
San Diego Unified · 92126 · Grades 6–8
192457% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 63rd 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 92126 stand?
Mira Mesa High has a Scope Score of 84. That is higher than 83 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in ZIP code 92126.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Mira Mesa High
San Diego Unified · 92126 · Grades 9–12
322840% below the standard
Scope Score 84Strong · 83rd 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 92126.
Does living in ZIP code 92126 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 92126. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Good Shepherd Catholic School92126 · 223 students
- Zensei Education92126 · 56 students
- Childrens Workshop92126 · 49 students
- Christ the Cornerstone Lutheran Academy92126 · 44 students
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No charter school has an address in ZIP code 92126 in our records. 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?
7,700 students go to the 10 public schools with an address in ZIP code 92126. 55 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
40–76%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
14in 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 92126?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 92126 good?
The 7 public elementary schools in ZIP code 92126 have Scope Scores from 73 to 87. Of those, 4 are Strong, 1 is Solid and 2 are Developing. The 2 public middle schools in ZIP code 92126 have Scope Scores from 77 to 87. Of those, 1 is Strong and 1 is Solid. ZIP code 92126 has one public high school we score. Mira Mesa High has a Scope Score of 84. It is Strong, at the 83rd 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 92126 rank highest?
Ericson Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 87. It is Strong, at the 89th percentile. Challenger Middle is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 87. It is Strong, at the 92nd percentile. Mira Mesa High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 84. It is Strong, at the 83rd 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 92126 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 92126 had 14 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 92126. 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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