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San Diego Schools

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Highest Rated Public Schools

(Ranking 7 or Higher)

  • San Pasqual
  • Chula Vista
  • San Marcos
  • Santee
  • Escondido
  • Ramona
  • Jamul-dulzura
  • San Diego
  • Lakeside
  • Del Mar
  • Poway
  • Rancho Sante Fe
  • Solana Beach
  • Cardiff
  • Carlsbad
  • Coronado
  • Encinitas

Note: School ratings are based on comparisons of test results for all schools in the state. Its designed to be a starting point to help parents make decisions and not the only factor in selecting the right school for your family.

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San Diego Magnet Schools

San Diego Unified is a member of Magnet Schools of America (MSA). Magnet schools provide opportunities for specific and in-depth studies in their area of interest. The purpose is to reduce minority group isolation, close the achievement gap, and attract a wide-range of students to create a rich diverse learning environment.

Communication, Community, & Leadership

Elementary (K-5)

Middle School (6-8)

High School (9-12)

Creative, Visual, & Performing Arts

Elementary (K-5)

  • Crown Point – Located in Pacific Beach/Crown Point
  • Freese – Located in the Skyline Neighborhood
  • Oak Park – Located in Oak Park
  • Zamorano – Located in the South Bay Terrace Neighborhood

Middle School (6-8)

  • CPMA – Located in Clairemont
  • SCPA – Located in National City (Audition Required)

High School (9-12)

International Studies

Elementary (K-5)

  • Birney – Located in University Heights
  • Jefferson – Located in North Park
  • Mckinley – Located in North Park
  • Sessions – Located in Pacific Beach

Middle School (6-8)

High School (9-12)

  • Mission Bay – Located in Pacific Beach
  • San Diego – Located in South Balboa park / Golden Hills

Language Enrichment & Continuity

Elementary (K-5)

Middle School

High School

Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, & Math (STEM/STEAM)

Elementary

Middle School (6-8)

High School (9-12)

  • Kearny
    • Digital Media & Design – All programs located in Kearny Mesa (Science, Connections &  Technology, Engineering, Innovation & Design)
    • Lincoln (STEAM) – Located in Lincoln Park
    • San Diego – Located in South Balboa Park / Golden Hills (Science & Technology)

Global Citizenship/Paideia School

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