For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,980 students in the neighborhood of Nestor, San Diego, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Nestor are Nestor Language Academy Charter, Emory Elementary School and Southwest Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Nestor, San Diego, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Nestor, San Diego, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1455 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
Gr: K-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Emory Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5300
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-5300
Gr: K-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Senior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1685 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3023
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3023
Gr: 9-12 | 1,586 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Godfrey G. Berry Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Rimbey St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3500
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-3500
Gr: K-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Teofilo Mendoza
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2050 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-0100
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-0100
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Nestor, San Diego, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Nestor, San Diego, CA include Nestor Language Academy Charter, Emory Elementary School and Southwest Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Nestor, San Diego?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Nestor, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Nestor, San Diego?
the neighborhood of Nestor, San Diego public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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