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Schools in 91910 — Chula Vista, California: 91910 schools average near the state. The 42.6-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

91910 has 13 ranked schools in Chula Vista, averaging a Scope Score of 40.3/100 — within 0.3 points of the state average of 40.0 (a state average weighted to 91910's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 16.3 to 58.9, a 42.6-point spread.

How 91910 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Hilltop Senior High with a Scope Score of 59 and 14.1% of students exceeding standard.

Cohort growth among 91910's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +76 scale-score points across 11 schools in 91910 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91910 averages 15.3%, below the state average of 18.3%, weighted to 91910's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 91910 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 91910
91910Chula Vista1340.3/100
91911Chula Vista1.71939.8/100-0.5
91902Bonita2.2352.1/100+11.8
92139San Diego2.9732.0/100-8.3
91950National City3.31230.5/100-9.8
91913Chula Vista3.91354.5/100+14.2

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 91910

3 Culture First3 On the Rise2 Growth Engine1 Solid Base4 Building Momentum1 not compared

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 91910 are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 91910

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range16.3 – 58.9
42.6 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 18.3% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (12)

avg 39.2/10012 ranked elementary schools5 Solid, 3 Strong, +4 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Discovery Charter
Chula Vista Elementary Solid Base
38.9%Strong
56/100
2Chula Vista Hills Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Growth Engine
32.6%Strong
55/100
3Clear View
Chula Vista Elementary Culture First
34.4%Strong
55/100
4Casillas (Joseph) Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Growth Engine
24.3%Solid
46/100
5Hilltop Drive Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary On the Rise
19.8%Solid
40/100
6Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter
Sweetwater Union High On the Rise
17.1%Solid
39/100
7Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Chula Vista Elementary Culture First
16.5%Solid
37/100
8Halecrest Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Building Momentum
22.2%Solid
37/100
9Vista Square Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary On the Rise
14.1%Developing
33/100
10Castle Park Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
30/100
11Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Chula Vista Elementary Culture First
10.1%Needs Support
24/100
12Howard Gardner Community Charter
San Diego County Office of Education Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
16/100

High Schools (2)

avg 47.2/1002 ranked high schools1 Strong, 1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Hilltop Senior High
Sweetwater Union High Building Momentum
14.1%Solid
59/100
2Altus Schools South Bay
SBE - Altus Schools South Bay alternative school
16.0%Strong
36/100 · 86th in class
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 13 schools in 91910Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 91910 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 91910

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 91910 (Chula Vista) good?
91910 has 13 ranked schools in Chula Vista, averaging a Scope Score of 40.3/100 — within 0.3 points of the state average, a benchmark weighted to 91910's own mix of school levels. 19.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 91910?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 91910 is Hilltop Senior High with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 14.1% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 91910 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 91910 average a Scope Score of 40.3/100 — within 0.3 points of the state average of 40.0, a state average weighted to zip code 91910's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 19.9% vs. 21.3% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 91910?
Zip code 91910 has 13 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.