Public schools in San Ysidro, CA
6 open public schools with an address in San Ysidro, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,195
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.8:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of San Ysidro public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in San Ysidro, CA: 5 elementary, 1 middle. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,195 students, an average of 533 per school. The largest campus is Willow Elementary (643 students).
San Ysidro Elementary operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one San Ysidro campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 68% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving San Ysidro
Elementary schools in San Ysidro
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Nicoloff Elementary South Bay Union | KG–06 | 616 | 24.6:1 | |
| La Mirada Elementary San Ysidro Elementary | KG–06 | 382 | 21.2:1 | |
| Smythe Elementary San Ysidro Elementary | KG–06 | 534 | 22.3:1 | |
| Sunset Elementary San Ysidro Elementary | KG–06 | 520 | 22.6:1 | |
| Willow Elementary San Ysidro Elementary | KG–06 | 643 | 20.7:1 |
Middle schools in San Ysidro
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Ysidro Middle San Ysidro Elementary | 07–08 | 500 | 19:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic96.1%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 San Ysidro schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,195 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in San Ysidro
How many public schools are in San Ysidro, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in San Ysidro: 5 elementary, 1 middle. Together they reported 3,195 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve San Ysidro?
Schools with an address in San Ysidro belong to 2 education agencies, led by San Ysidro Elementary (5 schools), South Bay Union (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in San Ysidro?
No school with an address in San Ysidro is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in San Ysidro schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across San Ysidro public schools is 21.8:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in San Ysidro guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities