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San Diego · 92117

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Mt. Everest AcademyJohn MuirSequoia ElementaryMarston MiddleMadison HighClairemont HighHawthorne ElementaryField ElementaryCadman ElementaryToler ElementaryAlcott ElementaryLearning Choice AcademyInnovation MiddleWhitman ElementaryLafayette ElementaryCreative Performing and Media Arts92117N ↑
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92117 at a glance

92117 (San Diego) has 16 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

10Elementary schools4Middle schools2High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

The average only tells part of the story.

Elementary schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

10 comparable schools · average 43.7/100 · range 31.4–54.4

Middle schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

4 comparable schools · average 47.7/100 · range 24.2–81.7

High schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

2 comparable schools · average 48.1/100 · range 47.8–48.4

Explore ZIP codes near 92117

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92111San Diego182.1 mi
92122San Diego52.4 mi
92110San Diego42.5 mi
92109San Diego62.9 mi
92123San Diego103.5 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Building Momentum 12Culture First 2Strong All-Around 1On the Rise 1
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Schools in 92117

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Elementary schools in 92117 · 10 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
John Muir
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
32.3%82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 54/100
Sequoia Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
34.2%80th percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100
Hawthorne Elementary
San Diego Unified Culture First
29.7%72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 47/100
Field Elementary
San Diego Unified On the Rise
27.2%72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 47/100
Cadman Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
25.3%72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100
Toler Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
27.7%66th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100

Middle schools in 92117 · 4 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Mt. Everest Academy
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
46.5%98th percentile · StrongScope Score 82/100
Marston Middle
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
27.5%78th percentile · StrongScope Score 50/100
Innovation Middle
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
14.4%47th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100
Creative Performing and Media Arts
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
7.6%23rd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 24/100

High schools in 92117 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Madison High
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
12.2%35th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 48/100
Clairemont High
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
15.8%33rd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 48/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 92117?
This SchoolScope directory lists 16 public schools in 92117 (San Diego) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 92117?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: John Muir (54/100). Middle: Mt. Everest Academy (82/100). High: Madison High (48/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 92117 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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