SA
Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Chesterton Elementary

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 7335 Wheatley Street, San Diego, CA 92111-5824

(858) 496-8070 · www.chesterton.sandiegounified.org/

9/10
#930
Rank 930 out of 5,722
Top 16%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1188 · 79th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #796 · 86th percentile
Science9/10 · #842 · 85th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, Chesterton Elementary offers a well-rounded academic experience that consistently outperforms most schools across the state, with particularly strong math and science scores. Families in this established, central San Diego community appreciate the school's solid fundamentals without the intense competition found in some of the city's more affluent pockets — it's the kind of neighborhood school where kids thrive and parents feel genuinely connected. Clairemont itself is a practical, family-friendly part of the city with easy access to beaches, parks, and the rest of San Diego, making it an appealing place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

168 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
54 (32%)
Hispanic
40 (24%)
Asian
35 (21%)
Multiple Races
19 (11%)
African American
12 (7%)
Filipino
7 (4%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners38 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged100 (60%)
Students with Disabilities27 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

365
Enrollment
19
Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
23.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #885 · 85th percentile

241 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found