For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,063 students in the neighborhood of City Heights, San Diego, CA.
The top ranked public schools in City Heights are Edison Elementary School, Cherokee Point Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of City Heights, San Diego, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of City Heights, San Diego, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4077 35th St.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 344-5400
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 344-5400
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Point Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3735 38th St.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 641-3400
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 641-3400
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2807 Fairmount Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-6800
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-6800
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Altadena Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-5100
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-5100
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Ibarra Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4877 Orange Ave.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 641-5400
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 641-5400
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Euclid Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4166 Euclid Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-5600
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-5600
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3878 Orange Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-6100
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-6100
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #88.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4510 Landis St.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 282-6803
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 282-6803
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #99.
Health Sciences High And Middle College
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3910 University Ave. Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 528-9070
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 528-9070
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3838 Orange Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 362-3400
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 362-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #1111.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4388 Thorn St.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-4200
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 344-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #1212.
Diego Hills Central ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4348 54th St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 286-0312
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 286-0312
Grades: K-12
| 301 students
Rank: #1313.
Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4271 Myrtle Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 640-4000
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 640-4000
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1414.
Fay Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4080 52nd St.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 624-2600
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 624-2600
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #1515.
City Heights Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4260 54th St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 795-3137
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 795-3137
Grades: 6-12
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of City Heights, San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of City Heights, San Diego, CA include Edison Elementary School, Cherokee Point Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of City Heights, San Diego?
15 public schools are located in the neighborhood of City Heights, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of City Heights, San Diego?
the neighborhood of City Heights, San Diego public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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