For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,467 students in 92123, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92123, CA are Elevate, Innovations Academy and Taft Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 92123 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92123, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92123, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Innovations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5454 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9191 Gramercy Dr.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 935-2650
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 935-2650
Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
San Diego Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9512 Chesapeake Dr.
San Diego, CA 92123
(833) 772-5106
San Diego, CA 92123
(833) 772-5106
Gr: 6-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
92123, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kavod Elementary Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3201 Marathon Dr.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 386-0887
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 386-0887
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Mesa Region Court (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2801 Meadow Lark Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 694-4686
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 694-4686
Gr: K-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
San Diego County Juvenile Court (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 694-4686
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 694-4686
Gr: K-12 | 1,198 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92123, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92123, CA include Elevate, Innovations Academy and Taft Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92123?
4 public middle schools are located in 92123.
What is the racial composition of students in 92123?
92123 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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