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Best University City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,870 students in the neighborhood of University City, San Diego, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in University City are Curie Elementary School, Spreckels Elementary School and University City High 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 34%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Curie Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4080 Governor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 221-5500
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Spreckels Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6033 Stadium St.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 453-5377
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
University City High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6949 Genesee Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Doyle Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3950 Berino Ct.
San Diego, CA 92122
(619) 605-4500
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Standley Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6298 Radcliffe Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4777 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 266-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,487 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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, Spreckels Elementary School and University City High 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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