San Diego Unified School District operates 230 schools (grades KG–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | San Diego Unified School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 120,000 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 230 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 8/10 — Good | — | Above average |
- Zamorano Elementary — Grades K–5 · 823 students
- Scripps Elementary — Grades K–5 · 733 students
- Jonas Salk Elementary — Grades K–5 · 732 students
- Jerabek Elementary — Grades K–5 · 718 students
- Rosa Parks Elementary — Grades K–5 · 705 students
- Gage Elementary — Grades K–5 · 698 students
- Dingeman Elementary — Grades K–5 · 689 students
- Spreckels Elementary — Grades K–5 · 680 students
- Ericson Elementary — Grades K–5 · 650 students
- Hancock Elementary — Grades K–5 · 644 students
- Miramar Ranch Elementary — Grades K–5 · 637 students
- Miller Elementary — Grades K–5 · 611 students
- Doyle Elementary — Grades K–5 · 603 students
- McKinley Elementary — Grades K–5 · 588 students
- Sandburg Elementary — Grades K–5 · 570 students
- Dailard Elementary — Grades K–5 · 567 students
- La Jolla Elementary — Grades K–5 · 566 students
- Benchley/Weinberger Elementary — Grades K–5 · 560 students
- Oak Park Elementary — Grades K–5 · 545 students
- Marvin Elementary — Grades K–5 · 543 students
- Mason Elementary — Grades K–5 · 538 students
- Curie Elementary — Grades K–5 · 536 students
- Birney Elementary — Grades K–5 · 535 students
- Sherman Elementary — Grades K–5 · 535 students
- Chollas/Mead Elementary — Grades K–5 · 534 students
- + 82 more elementary schools
- Marshall Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,390 students
- Lewis Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,013 students
- Pershing Middle — Grades 6–8 · 980 students
- Challenger Middle — Grades 6–8 · 960 students
- Standley Middle — Grades 6–8 · 813 students
- Roosevelt International Middle — Grades 6–8 · 760 students
- Muirlands Middle — Grades 6–8 · 742 students
- Pacific Beach Middle — Grades 6–8 · 715 students
- Wilson Middle — Grades 6–8 · 712 students
- Wangenheim Middle — Grades 6–8 · 703 students
- Marston Middle — Grades 6–8 · 702 students
- Bell Middle — Grades 6–8 · 700 students
- Clark Middle — Grades 6–8 · 696 students
- Mann Middle — Grades 6–8 · 680 students
- De Portola Middle — Grades 6–8 · 680 students
- Dana — Grades 5–6 · 646 students
- Creative Performing and Media Arts — Grades 6–8 · 614 students
- Correia Middle — Grades 7–8 · 602 students
- Knox Middle — Grades 6–8 · 488 students
- Farb Middle — Grades 6–8 · 443 students
- Taft Middle — Grades 6–8 · 410 students
- Millennial Tech Middle — Grades 6–8 · 378 students
- Innovation Middle — Grades 6–8 · 350 students
- Montgomery Middle — Grades 6–8 · 337 students
- Henry High — Grades 9–12 · 2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High — Grades 9–12 · 2,187 students
- Hoover High — Grades 9–12 · 2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch High — Grades 9–12 · 1,890 students
- Point Loma High — Grades 9–12 · 1,724 students
- San Diego High — Grades 9–12 · 1,602 students
- Morse High — Grades 9–12 · 1,591 students
- Lincoln High — Grades 9–12 · 1,487 students
- University City High — Grades 9–12 · 1,465 students
- Crawford High — Grades 9–12 · 1,318 students
- Mission Bay High — Grades 9–12 · 1,240 students
- Canyon Hills High — Grades 9–12 · 1,183 students
- La Jolla High — Grades 9–12 · 1,174 students
- Clairemont High — Grades 9–12 · 823 students
- Madison High — Grades 9–12 · 780 students
- TRACE — Grades 9–12 · 437 students
- Kearny Digital Media & Design — Grades 9–12 · 349 students
- Kearny College Connections — Grades 9–12 · 339 students
- Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology — Grades 9–12 · 313 students
- Kearny Eng Innov & Design — Grades 9–12 · 297 students
- Garfield High — Grades 9–12 · 226 students
- East Village Middle College High — Grades 9–12 · 138 students
- San Diego Metro Career and Tech — Grades 9–12 · 119 students
- Logan Memorial Educational Campus — Grades K–12 · 1,467 students
- San Diego SCPA — Grades 6–12 · 1,297 students
- Language Academy — Grades K–8 · 1,015 students
- Grant K-8 — Grades K–8 · 743 students
- Longfellow UTK-8 — Grades K–8 · 726 students
- Porter Elementary — Grades K–6 · 590 students
- Bethune K-8 — Grades K–8 · 520 students
- Audubon K-8 — Grades K–8 · 495 students
- Golden Hill K-8 — Grades K–8 · 464 students
- Perkins K-8 — Grades K–8 · 381 students
- John Muir — Grades K–8 · 336 students
- Fulton K-8 — Grades K–8 · 310 students
- Twain High — Grades 7–12 · 293 students
- Mt. Everest Academy — Grades K–12 · 232 students
- Mountain View — Grades K–8 · 195 students
- iHigh Virtual Academy — Grades K–6 · 148 students
- Riley/New Dawn — Grades K–12 · 142 students
- Whittier K-12 — Grades K–12 · 77 students
- Home & Hosp/Transition Support — Grades K–12 · 66 students
- ALBA — Grades 1–12 · 20 students
About San Diego Unified School District
Families searching for schools in La Jolla, California (ZIP 92037) are zoned to San Diego Unified School District in San Diego County. A 8/10 rating places it in the upper range of California districts on NCES funding and size data. The district operates 230 schools and serves roughly 120,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state), covering Kindergarten – 12th. Review the funding and enrollment data above, then contact the district to confirm which schools serve your exact address before you commit to a move.
Funding and Resources
San Diego Unified School District reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $15,700 per year, placing it near the California state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 230 schools, San Diego Unified School District operates as a major metropolitan district serving students from Kindergarten – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 120,000 students in total. Major metropolitan districts operate dozens to hundreds of schools across wide geographic areas. They often include magnet schools, gifted programs, dual-language academies, and career and technical education pathways not available in smaller systems. Within-district quality variation is significant: a school two miles from your address might be rated very differently from your assigned school.
Understanding the 8/10 Rating
San Diego Unified School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 8/10, placing it in the above average tier. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
San Diego Unified School District earns an above-average rating, reflecting stronger-than-typical resource levels and stable enrollment trends for California. Above-average districts generally offer solid program variety, adequate staffing, and a track record of organizational stability. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 92037
Children in zip code 92037 are assigned to San Diego Unified School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 92037, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact San Diego Unified School District at (619)725-8000 or visit www.sandi.net. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — California districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in La Jolla
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because San Diego Unified School District serves zip code 92037, homes in and around zip code 92037 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In California, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support San Diego Unified School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 92037.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with San Diego Unified School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 92037 data.