Schools in 92117 — San Diego, California: 92117 schools average 4.6 points above the state — but the range is 57.4 points wide.
92117 has 16 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 45.2/100 — 4.6 points above the state average of 40.7 (a state average weighted to 92117's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 24.2 to 81.7, a 57.4-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92117 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Mt. Everest Academy with a Scope Score of 82 and 46.5% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 92117's middle schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G6 → 2025 G8 — averages +42 scale-score points across 3 schools in 92117 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 92117 averages 19.8%, near the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 92117's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92117 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92117 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92117 | San Diego | — | 16 | 45.2/100 | — |
| 92111 | San Diego | 2.1 | 18 | 43.4/100 | -1.9 |
| 92122 | San Diego | 2.4 | 5 | 62.0/100 | +16.8 |
| 92110 | San Diego | 2.5 | 4 | 47.9/100 | +2.7 |
| 92109 | San Diego | 2.9 | 6 | 55.8/100 | +10.5 |
| 92123 | San Diego | 3.5 | 10 | 40.7/100 | -4.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92117
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92117 is classified as On the Rise — 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
All schools in 92117
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (10)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Muir San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 32.3% | Strong 54/100 |
| 2 | Sequoia Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 34.2% | Strong 53/100 |
| 3 | Hawthorne Elementary San Diego Unified Culture First | 29.7% | Solid 47/100 |
| 4 | Field Elementary San Diego Unified On the Rise | 27.2% | Solid 47/100 |
| 5 | Cadman Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 25.3% | Solid 46/100 |
| 6 | Toler Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 27.7% | Solid 43/100 |
| 7 | Alcott Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 20.7% | Solid 42/100 |
| 8 | Learning Choice Academy San Diego Unified Culture First | 16.4% | Solid 38/100 |
| 9 | Whitman Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 16.6% | Developing 35/100 |
| 10 | Lafayette Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 12.9% | Developing 31/100 |
Middle Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt. Everest Academy San Diego Unified Strong All-Around | 46.5% | Strong 82/100 |
| 2 | Marston Middle San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 27.5% | Strong 50/100 |
| 3 | Innovation Middle San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 14.4% | Developing 35/100 |
| 4 | Creative Performing and Media Arts San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 7.6% | Needs Support 24/100 |
High Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison High San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 12.2% | Developing 48/100 |
| 2 | Clairemont High San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 15.8% | Developing 48/100 |
Schools in 92117 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