Best 92111 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 4,498 students in 92111, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92111, CA are Holmes Elementary School, Chesterton Elementary School and Kavod Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92111 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92111, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92111, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4902 Mt. Ararat Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 605-4400
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Chesterton Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7335 Wheatley St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 605-2400
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Kavod Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6991 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
Gr: K-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
San Diego Cooperative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7260 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-1613
Gr: K-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7470 Bagdad St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 800-5800
Gr: K-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Clairemont Canyons Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4133 Mt. Albertine Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 605-1350
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Empower Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6402 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-1304
Gr: K-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6905 Kramer St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 397-6900
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2470 Ulric St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 397-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Linda Vista Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2772 Ulric St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 800-5450
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Riley/new Dawn
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5650 Mt. Ackerly Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 302-3340
Gr: K-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
San Diego County Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Meadow Lark Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 298-6857
Gr: K-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Monarch
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 Newton Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 652-4100
Gr: K-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
San Diego County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Linda Vista Rd. Rm. 216
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 290-5853
Gr: K-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 92111, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92111, CA include Holmes Elementary School, Chesterton Elementary School and Kavod Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92111?
14 public elementary schools are located in 92111.
What is the racial composition of students in 92111?
92111 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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