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Schools in 92126 — San Diego, California: 92126 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

92126 has 10 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 55.2/100 — 10.3 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 36.6 to 67.8, a 31.3-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
55.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.3
36.6 – 67.8
Avg Exceeded %
34.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 92126 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Ericson Elementary with a Scope Score of 68 and 49.7% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 34.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism across 92126 averages 16.3%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92126 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92126
92126San Diego10Solid
55.2/100
92127San Diego10Strong
71.8/100
+16.6
92124San Diego8Solid
53.6/100
-1.5
92128San Diego6Solid
63.6/100
+8.4
92123San Diego12Developing
43.3/100
-11.9
92129San Diego12Strong
71.7/100
+16.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92126

6 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92126

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ericson Elementary
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
49.7%Solid
68/100
2Sandburg Elementary
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
39.4%Solid
66/100
3Challenger Middle
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
39.0%Solid
65/100
4Jonas Salk Elementary
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
48.1%Solid
64/100
5Hickman Elementary
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
51.5%Solid
63/100
6Mira Mesa High
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
31.5%Solid
61/100
7Wangenheim Middle
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
19.4%Developing
45/100
8Walker Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
20.2%Developing
42/100
9Hage Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
24.1%Developing
41/100
10Mason Elementary
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
37/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 10 schools in 92126Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92126 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92126

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 92126 (San Diego) good?
92126 has 10 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 55.2/100 — 10.3 points above the state average. 34.1% 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 92126?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92126 is Ericson Elementary with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 49.7% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92126 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92126 average a Scope Score of 55.2/100 — 10.3 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 34.1% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92126?
Zip code 92126 has 10 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 proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.