Best 92139 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,967 students in 92139, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92139, CA are Zamorano Elementary School, San Diego Scpa and Penn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92139 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92139, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92139, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zamorano Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2655 Casey St.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 430-1400
Gr: K-5 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
San Diego Scpa
(Math: 31% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2425 Dusk Dr.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 470-0555
Gr: 6-12 | 1,297 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Penn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2797 Utica Dr.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 430-1700
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6290 Oriskany Rd.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 479-4040
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Pacific View Leadership Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6196 Childs Ave.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 430-1600
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Paradise Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5816 Alleghany St.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 344-5200
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Bell Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Briarwood Rd.
San Diego, CA 92139
(619) 430-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 92139, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92139, CA include Zamorano Elementary School, San Diego Scpa and Penn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92139?
7 public elementary schools are located in 92139.
What is the racial composition of students in 92139?
92139 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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