Students
13,304
enrolled at the 19 public schools with an address in ZIP code 92154.
San Diego · San Diego County
Schools in ZIP code 92154
The 11 public elementary schools in ZIP code 92154 have Scope Scores from 67 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 92154 score highest?
Nestor Language Academy Charter is highest, with a Scope Score of 82. That is higher than 77 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Nestor Language Academy CharterCharter
South Bay Union · 92154 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
202654% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 77th percentile
Rank 2
Ocean View Hills
San Ysidro Elementary · 92154 · Grades Pre–K–5
272449% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 63rd percentile
Rank 3
Silver Wing Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary · 92154 · Grades K–6
192556% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 62nd percentile
Rank 4
Los Altos Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary · 92154 · Grades K–6
1871% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 39th percentile
Rank 5
Sunnyslope Elementary
South Bay Union · 92154 · Grades K–6
1972% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 36th percentile
Rank 6
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary · 92154 · Grades Pre–K–6
2268% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile
Rank 7
Howard Pence Elementary
South Bay Union · 92154 · Grades K–6
1381% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 32nd percentile
Rank 8
Emory Elementary
South Bay Union · 92154 · Grades K–6
151966% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 32nd percentile
Rank 9
Juarez-Lincoln Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary · 92154 · Grades Pre–K–6
1677% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 14th percentile
Rank 10
Godfrey G. Berry Elementary
South Bay Union · 92154 · Grades K–6
1779% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 12th percentile
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Rank 11
Teofilo Mendoza
South Bay Union · 92154 · Grades K–6
984% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 6th percentile
17in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 92154 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 92154 score highest?
Nestor Language Academy Charter is highest, with a Scope Score of 79. That is higher than 71 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Nestor Language Academy CharterCharter
South Bay Union · 92154 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
202951% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 71st percentile
Rank 2
Vista Del Mar
San Ysidro Elementary · 92154 · Grades 6–8
202753% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 56th percentile
Rank 3
Southwest Middle
Sweetwater Union High · 92154 · Grades 7–8
1973% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 24th percentile
Rank 4
Montgomery Middle
Sweetwater Union High · 92154 · Grades 7–8
1675% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 22nd percentile
Rank 5
Mar Vista Academy
Sweetwater Union High · 92154 · Grades 7–8
1678% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 10th percentile
15in 100
The average middle school in ZIP code 92154 had 15 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 92154 score highest?
Montgomery Senior High is highest, with a Scope Score of 73. That is higher than 39 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Montgomery Senior High
Sweetwater Union High · 92154 · Grades 9–12
142462% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 39th percentile
Rank 2
Southwest Senior High
Sweetwater Union High · 92154 · Grades 9–12
2367% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 34th percentile
Rank 3
San Ysidro High
Sweetwater Union High · 92154 · Grades 9–12
132166% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 21st percentile
Rank 4
Launch Virtual Academy
Sweetwater Union High · 92154 · Grades 7–12 · Check how it admits students.
192655% below the standard
Scope Score 66Needs Support · 9th percentile
31in 100
The average high school in ZIP code 92154 had 31 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?
Four districts run the public schools with an address in ZIP code 92154. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Sweetwater Union High
7schools here
Middle, High. Montgomery Senior High, Southwest Senior High, San Ysidro High, Launch Virtual Academy, Southwest Middle, Montgomery Middle, Mar Vista Academy.
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South Bay Union
5schools here
Elementary. Sunnyslope, Howard Pence, Emory, Godfrey G. Berry, Teofilo Mendoza.
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Chula Vista Elementary
4schools here
Elementary. Silver Wing, Los Altos, Finney (Myrtle S.), Juarez-Lincoln.
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San Ysidro Elementary
2schools here
Elementary, Middle. Ocean View Hills, Vista Del Mar.
Open the district →Does living in ZIP code 92154 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 92154. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Ocean View Christian Academy92154 · 348 students
- St. Charles Catholic School92154 · 198 students
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1 charter school has an address in ZIP code 92154. 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?
13,304 students go to the 19 public schools with an address in ZIP code 92154. 69 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
30–82%
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 92154?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 92154 good?
The 11 public elementary schools in ZIP code 92154 have Scope Scores from 67 to 82. Of those, 1 is Strong, 2 are Solid, 5 are Developing and 3 are Needs Support. The 5 public middle schools in ZIP code 92154 have Scope Scores from 68 to 79. Of those, 2 are Solid and 3 are Needs Support. The 4 public high schools in ZIP code 92154 have Scope Scores from 66 to 73. Of those, 2 are Developing and 2 are Needs Support. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 92154 rank highest?
Nestor Language Academy Charter is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 82. It is Strong, at the 77th percentile. Nestor Language Academy Charter is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 79. It is Solid, at the 71st percentile. Montgomery Senior High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 73. It is Developing, at the 39th 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 92154 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 92154 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 92154 had 15 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 92154 had 31 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.
Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a San Diego address in ZIP code 92154. 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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