For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,236 students in San Ysidro, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Ysidro, CA are Vista Del Mar, Sunset Elementary School and Willow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Ysidro, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Ysidro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Ysidro, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Del Mar
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4885 Del Sol Blvd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 661-6753
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 661-6753
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3825 Sunset Ln.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1148
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1148
Gr: K-6 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #33.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
226 Willow Rd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-2231
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-2231
Gr: K-6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Smythe Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Smythe Ave.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4447
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4447
Gr: K-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
La Mirada Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Avenida De La Madrid
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4424
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4424
Gr: K-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
George Nicoloff Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1777 Howard Ave.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1605
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1605
Gr: K-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in San Ysidro, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Ysidro, CA include Vista Del Mar, Sunset Elementary School and Willow Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Ysidro?
6 public elementary schools are located in San Ysidro.
What is the racial composition of students in San Ysidro?
San Ysidro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Ysidro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in San Ysidro include: Sunset Elementary School vs. La Mirada Elementary School, La Mirada Elementary School vs. Sunset Elementary School
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