Schools in 92116 — San Diego, California: 92116 schools average near the state. The 24.1-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
92116 has 5 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 44.2/100 — within 0.7 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 32.2 to 56.3, a 24.1-point spread.
How 92116 schools perform
The top-ranked school is San Diego Global Vision Academy with a Scope Score of 56 and 29.6% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 10.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92116. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92116 averages 20.6%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92116 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92116 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92116 | San Diego | 5 | Developing 44.2/100 | — |
| 92115 | San Diego | 12 | Developing 39.1/100 | -5.1 |
| 92117 | San Diego | 16 | Developing 48.7/100 | +4.5 |
| 92114 | San Diego | 14 | Developing 35.9/100 | -8.3 |
| 92118 | Coronado | 4 | Solid 61.9/100 | +17.7 |
| 92113 | San Diego | 14 | Needs Support 27.8/100 | -16.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92116
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All schools in 92116
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Global Vision Academy San Diego Unified Culture First | 29.6% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | Adams Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 20.0% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | Garfield Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 31.9% | Developing 44/100 |
| 4 | Normal Heights Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 17.8% | Developing 39/100 |
| 5 | Franklin Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 15.1% | Developing 32/100 |
Schools in 92116 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.
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