For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,467 students in 92123, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92123, CA are Elevate, Innovations Academy and Taft Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92123 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92123, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92123, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Innovations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5454 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9191 Gramercy Dr.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 935-2650
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 935-2650
Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
San Diego Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9512 Chesapeake Dr.
San Diego, CA 92123
(833) 772-5106
San Diego, CA 92123
(833) 772-5106
Gr: 6-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
92123, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kavod Elementary Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3201 Marathon Dr.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 386-0887
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 386-0887
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Mesa Region Court (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2801 Meadow Lark Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 694-4686
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 694-4686
Gr: K-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
San Diego County Juvenile Court (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 694-4686
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 694-4686
Gr: K-12 | 1,198 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92123, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92123, CA include Elevate, Innovations Academy and Taft Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92123?
4 public middle schools are located in 92123.
What is the racial composition of students in 92123?
92123 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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