Students
3,967
enrolled at the 7 public schools with an address in ZIP code 92139.
San Diego · San Diego County
Schools in ZIP code 92139
The 5 public elementary schools in ZIP code 92139 have Scope Scores from 69 to 78.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 92139 score highest?
Zamorano Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 78. That is higher than 65 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
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Rank 1
Zamorano Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92139 · Grades K–5
262648% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 65th percentile
Rank 2
Perry Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92139 · Grades K–5
172459% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 43rd percentile
Rank 3
Paradise Hills Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92139 · Grades Pre–K–5
2072% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 26th percentile
Rank 4
Penn Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92139 · Grades K–5
202555% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 23rd percentile
Rank 5
Pacific View Leadership Elementary
San Diego Unified · 92139 · Grades K–5
1775% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 14th percentile
20in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 92139 had 20 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 92139 score highest?
San Diego SCPA is highest, with a Scope Score of 73. That is higher than 38 in 100 California middle schools we score.
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Rank 1
San Diego SCPA
San Diego Unified · 92139 · Grades 6–12
132661% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 38th percentile
Rank 2
Bell Middle
San Diego Unified · 92139 · Grades 6–8
1680% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 14th 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 92139 stand?
San Diego SCPA has a Scope Score of 85. That is higher than 86 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in ZIP code 92139.
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Rank 1
San Diego SCPA
San Diego Unified · 92139 · Grades 6–12
233344% below the standard
Scope Score 85Strong · 86th 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 92139.
Does living in ZIP code 92139 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.
Students
Who goes to school here?
3,967 students go to the 7 public schools with an address in ZIP code 92139. 70 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
71–81%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
20in 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 92139?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 92139 good?
The 5 public elementary schools in ZIP code 92139 have Scope Scores from 69 to 78. Of those, 1 is Solid, 2 are Developing and 2 are Needs Support. The 2 public middle schools in ZIP code 92139 have Scope Scores from 69 to 73. Of those, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. ZIP code 92139 has one public high school we score. San Diego SCPA has a Scope Score of 85. It is Strong, at the 86th 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 92139 rank highest?
Zamorano Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 78. It is Solid, at the 65th percentile. San Diego SCPA is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 73. It is Developing, at the 38th percentile. San Diego SCPA is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 85. It is Strong, at the 86th 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 92139 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 92139 had 20 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 92139. 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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