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Schools in 92101 — San Diego, California: 6 schools. Average score 13.0 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

92101 has 6 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 35.9/100 — 13.0 points below the state average of 48.9 (a state average weighted to 92101's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 10.4 to 54.1, a 43.8-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 92101 schools perform

The top-ranked school is East Village Middle College High with a Scope Score of 54 and 20.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92101 averages 30.3%, above the state average of 21.3%, weighted to 92101's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92101 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 92101
92101San Diego635.9/100
92103San Diego2.0547.1/100+11.2
92113San Diego2.61322.7/100-13.2
92102San Diego2.61226.1/100-9.8
92104San Diego2.6354.8/100+18.9
92118Coronado2.6461.2/100+25.3

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

For the data nerds

All schools in 92101

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range10.4 – 54.1
43.8 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 21.3% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (2)

avg 21.4/1002 ranked elementary schools2 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Washington Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
8.0%13th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 21/100
2Urban Discovery Academy Charter
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
4.4%13th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 21/100

High Schools (6)

avg 40.8/1006 ranked high schools2 Developing, 2 Needs Support, +2 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1East Village Middle College High
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
20.6%54th percentile · SolidScope Score 54/100
2San Diego High
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
16.8%47th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 52/100
3e3 Civic High
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
9.7%36th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 49/100
4San Diego Virtual
Mountain Empire Unified alternative school
16.9%91st percentile · StrongWithin its own school classScope Score 44/100
5King-Chavez Community High
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
2.2%7th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 35/100
6Garfield High
San Diego Unified continuation high school
1.2%5th percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 10/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schools in 92101Methodology · Explore all schools

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 92101

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 92101 (San Diego) good?
92101 has 6 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 35.9/100 — 13.0 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 92101's own mix of school levels. 10.0% 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 92101?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92101 is East Village Middle College High with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 20.6% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92101 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92101 average a Scope Score of 35.9/100 — 13.0 points below the state average of 48.9, a state average weighted to zip code 92101's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 10.0% vs. 20.3% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 92101?
Zip code 92101 has 6 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.