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Schools in 92106 — San Diego, California: 8 schools. Average score 3.4 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

92106 has 8 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 42.9/100 — 3.4 points below the state average of 46.3 (a state average weighted to 92106's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.9 to 70.1, a 42.2-point spread.

How 92106 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Point Loma High with a Scope Score of 70 and 29.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92106 averages 21.4%, near the state average of 20.5%, weighted to 92106's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92106 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 92106
92106San Diego842.9/100
92103San Diego3.6547.1/100+4.1
92110San Diego4.0447.9/100+5.0
92101San Diego4.2638.8/100-4.2
92118Coronado4.7461.2/100+18.3
92109San Diego4.8655.8/100+12.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92106

1 Strong All-Around7 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92106

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range27.9 – 70.1
42.2 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 20.5% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (2)

avg 32.0/1002 ranked elementary schools2 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1High Tech Elementary Explorer
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
17.9%49th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100
2High Tech Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
18.0%31st percentile · DevelopingScope Score 29/100

Middle Schools (2)

avg 31.4/1002 ranked middle schools2 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1High Tech Middle Media Arts
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
14.1%47th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100
2High Tech Middle
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
11.3%31st percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100

High Schools (4)

avg 54.1/1004 ranked high schools1 Strong, 1 Solid, +2 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Point Loma High
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
29.2%88th percentile · StrongScope Score 70/100
2High Tech High International
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
26.9%61st percentile · SolidScope Score 56/100
3High Tech High
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
23.3%49th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 52/100
4High Tech High Media Arts
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
5.7%10th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 38/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schools in 92106Methodology · 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 92106

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 92106 (San Diego) good?
92106 has 8 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 42.9/100 — 3.4 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 92106's own mix of school levels. 18.3% 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 92106?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92106 is Point Loma High with a Scope Score of 70/100 and 29.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92106 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92106 average a Scope Score of 42.9/100 — 3.4 points below the state average of 46.3, a state average weighted to zip code 92106's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 18.3% vs. 19.6% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 92106?
Zip code 92106 has 8 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.