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 | 6/10 — Average | — | Near 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
San Diego Unified School District is the public school district that serves ZIP 92101 in San Diego, California in San Diego County. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of California districts on the data NCES reports. The district operates 230 schools and serves roughly 120,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state), covering Kindergarten – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at San Diego Unified School District runs approximately $15,700 annually, 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
San Diego Unified School District is a major metropolitan district with 230 schools 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 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates San Diego Unified School District 6 out of 10 — average among California public school districts. 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 falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 92101
Children in zip code 92101 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 92101, 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 a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. 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 San Diego
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because San Diego Unified School District serves zip code 92101, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 92101 and neighboring areas. 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 92101.
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 92101 data.