Best 92103 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,530 students in 92103, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 754 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 92103, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92103, CA are Birney Elementary School, Grant K-8 and Museum. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92103 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92103, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92103, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birney Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4345 Campus Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 497-3500
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Grant K-8
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1425 Washington Pl.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420
Gr: K-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Museum
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
211 Maple St.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3914 First Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 344-5900
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt International Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3366 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 362-3850
Gr: 6-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Home & Hosp/transition Support
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Normal St. Annex 14
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 344-6435
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 92103, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92103, CA include Birney Elementary School, Grant K-8 and Museum.
How many public schools are located in 92103?
6 public schools are located in 92103.
What percentage of students in 92103 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 92103 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92103?
92103 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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