Schools in 92139 — San Diego, California: 7 schools. Average score 6.8 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
92139 has 7 ranked schools in San Diego, averaging a Scope Score of 32.0/100 — 6.8 points below the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 92139's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 24.0 to 42.7, a 18.7-point spread.
How 92139 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Zamorano Elementary with a Scope Score of 43 and 23.3% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 92139's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +68 scale-score points across 3 schools in 92139 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 92139 averages 22.3%, above the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 92139's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92139 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92139 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92139 | San Diego | — | 7 | 32.0/100 | — |
| 91902 | Bonita | 1.5 | 3 | 52.1/100 | +20.1 |
| 92114 | San Diego | 1.7 | 13 | 32.2/100 | +0.2 |
| 91950 | National City | 2.3 | 12 | 30.5/100 | -1.5 |
| 91910 | Chula Vista | 3.1 | 13 | 40.7/100 | +8.7 |
| 91945 | Lemon Grove | 3.7 | 5 | 31.2/100 | -0.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92139
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92139 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 92139
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zamorano Elementary San Diego Unified On the Rise | 23.3% | Solid 43/100 |
| 2 | Pacific View Leadership Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 17.4% | Solid 36/100 |
| 3 | Penn Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 23.4% | Developing 32/100 |
| 4 | Perry Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 14.1% | Developing 27/100 |
| 5 | Paradise Hills Elementary San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 8.7% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego SCPA San Diego Unified Culture First | 15.3% | Solid 36/100 |
| 2 | Bell Middle San Diego Unified Building Momentum | 6.2% | Needs Support 24/100 |
Schools in 92139 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