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San Diego County Public Schools

Total Schools

764

public schools

Total Enrollment

467,869

students

School Districts

160

districts

Directory guide

How to use the San Diego County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

San Diego County has 160 district entries. San Diego Unified is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 175 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 46 listed communities. San Diego has the most listed schools, with 289 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 457 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 120 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 120 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

111 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

764

in San Diego County

Reported Enrollment

467,869

755 schools reporting

School Districts

160

districts

Charter Schools

120

16% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary457
Middle106
High141
Other60

160 School Districts in San Diego County

San Diego Unified

175 schools
93,694 students

Sweetwater Union High

29 schools
35,372 students

Poway Unified

39 schools
34,663 students

Chula Vista Elementary

43 schools
22,218 students

San Marcos Unified

19 schools
19,509 students

Vista Unified

28 schools
18,794 students

Grossmont Union High

15 schools
16,675 students

Oceanside Unified

24 schools
15,839 students

Cajon Valley Union

26 schools
15,308 students

Escondido Union

24 schools
14,318 students

764 Public Schools in San Diego County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 111 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 764 matching schools

Pacific Coast Academy

Pacific Coast Academy District

Poway, 92064 / City: Small

ProfileKG–12Charter4,891 students

Cabrillo Point Academy

Cabrillo Point Academy District

Poway, 92064 / City: Small

ProfileKG–12Charter4,283 students

San Marcos High

San Marcos Unified

San Marcos, 92078 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,380 students

Mission Hills High

San Marcos Unified

San Marcos, 92069 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,893 students

Eastlake High

Sweetwater Union High

Chula Vista, 91915 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,783 students

Sweetwater High

Sweetwater Union High

National City, 91950 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,679 students

El Camino High

Oceanside Unified

Oceanside, 92057 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,637 students

Torrey Pines High

San Dieguito Union High

Encinitas, 92024 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,614 students

Henry High

San Diego Unified

San Diego, 92120 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,607 students

Del Norte High

Poway Unified

San Diego, 92127 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,531 students

Helix High

Helix High District

La Mesa, 91941 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12Charter2,502 students

Otay Ranch Senior High

Sweetwater Union High

Chula Vista, 91913 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,491 students

Granite Hills High

Grossmont Union High

El Cajon, 92019 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,398 students

Olympian High

Sweetwater Union High

Chula Vista, 91913 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,341 students

Canyon Crest Academy

San Dieguito Union High

Encinitas, 92024 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,336 students

San Diego Workforce Innovation High

San Diego Workforce Innovation High District

National City, 91950 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12Charter2,332 students

Rancho Bernardo High

Poway Unified

San Diego, 92128 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,318 students

San Ysidro High

Sweetwater Union High

San Diego, 92154 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,316 students

Carlsbad High

Carlsbad Unified

Carlsbad, 92009 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,290 students

Hoover High

San Diego Unified

San Diego, 92115 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,265 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

91 more profiles

San Diego County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which San Diego County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the San Diego County public school directory?

The directory lists 764 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in San Diego County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this San Diego County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some San Diego County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 111 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in San Diego County?

Start with the 160 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this San Diego County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.