SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — One local school district has achieved recognition as the best in all of San Diego County and the third-best in California, according to Niche’s recently released 2025 Best Schools and Districts rankings.
The rankings, which evaluated over 11,000 school districts nationwide, spotlighted San Dieguito Union High School District as a standout among 15 districts in the San Diego region and 300 across the state.
Niche awarded the San Dieguito Union High School District an impressive overall grade of A+. The district excelled in several specific categories, receiving top marks in academics (A+), teachers (A+), college prep (A+), clubs and activities (A), sports (A), administration (A), as well as resources and facilities (A-). However, the school district received a B grading from Niche for food and a B+ in diversity.
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With a student body of 12,615 enrolled in grades 7-12 and a student-teacher ratio of 25 to 1, the district has shown academic performance, with 66% of students achieving proficiency in math and 77% in reading, based on state test scores. The district’s positive feedback from students, parents and teachers also supported the schools reputation.
The Niche rankings consider a blend of qualitative and quantitative data, incorporating insights from students, alumni and parents alongside statistical measures from sources like the U.S. Department of Education. Specifically, ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, public school district ratings, among other things.
This comprehensive approach sets Niche’s rankings apart from others that focus predominantly on test scores and academic performance.
Among the other top districts in San Diego County, Poway Unified, Coronado Unified and Carlsbad Unified also received A+ ratings. The full list of the top 15 districts in the county can be found below:
In a broader look, the top five school districts in the nation, according to Niche, are found in Illinois and New York. For a detailed look at the full Niche report, visit their website.
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