For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,664 students in the neighborhood of University City, San Diego, CA.
The top ranked public schools in University City are Curie Elementary School, Doyle Elementary School and Spreckels Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University City, San Diego, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of University City, San Diego, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Curie Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4080 Governor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Doyle Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3950 Berino Ct.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 455-6230
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 455-6230
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Rank: #33.
Spreckels Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6033 Stadium St.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 453-5377
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 453-5377
Grades: K-5
| 650 students
Rank: #44.
University City High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6949 Genesee Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,505 students
Rank: #55.
Standley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6298 Radcliffe Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4777 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 266-6500
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 266-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University City, San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University City, San Diego, CA include Curie Elementary School, Doyle Elementary School and Spreckels Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of University City, San Diego?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of University City, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University City, San Diego?
the neighborhood of University City, San Diego public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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