San Diego County has 42 school districts and nearly 500,000 students across its ~780 schools. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio,and more for the area’s major public school districts. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.

Before we dive in, here are four fast facts about school districts in America’s Finest City:

As of 2018, the local high school graduation rate was 87.1%
San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) is the second largest school district in California
Niche ranks SDUSD the No. 7 most diverse school district in California, and Grossmont Union High School District No. 18
Sweetwater Union High School District is the second largest school district in San Diego County, while Poway Unified is the third.

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San Diego Unified School District

Number of schools: 226 educational facilities including 117 elementary schools, 24 middle schools, 22 high schools, 13 atypical/alternative schools, 49 charter schools, and five additional program sites.
Number of students: ~94,000
Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
No. 108 best school district in California
89.9% graduation rate

Cajon Valley Union School District

Number of schools: 28
Number of students: 14,799
Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
No. 43 most diverse school district in California

Carlsbad Unified School District

Number of schools: 15
Number of students: 11,000+
Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
No. 4 best school district in San Diego area
94% graduation rate

Chula Vista Elementary School District

Number of schools: 50
Number of students: 29,600+
Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
No. 17 most diverse school district in San Diego area

Del Mar Union School District

Number of schools: 9
Number of students: ~3,895
Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
The teacher longevity rate in this K-6 district is 15.6 years; the district is home to four Blue Ribbon schools, including Carmel Del Mar