Explorer Elementary School
San Diego, CA 92106-6128
Phone: (619) 243-5014
Fax: (619) 795-3090
District: San Diego Unified School District
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades K-5 • 350 students
Explorer Elementary School, located in San Diego, California, is a charter elementary school. It is among the few elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Explorer Elementary School is a charter school in the San Diego Unified School District located in San Diego, CA. The principal of Explorer Elementary School is Briony Chown. As of 2015, the students are 58.6% White, non-Hispanic; 25.1% Hispanic; 6% Black, non-Hispanic; 3.7% Asian; 3.4% Filipino; 2.3% Multiracial; 0.6% Pacific Islander; and 0.3% Native American or Native Alaskan. 32.3% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 10% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 58.6% | — | — |
| Hispanic | 25.1% | — | — |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 6% | — | — |
| Asian | 3.7% | — | — |
| Filipino | 3.4% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | — | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.3% | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 32.3% | — | — |
| English learners | 10% | — | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean Beach | Apartment Complex | San Diego | CA | 2.1 mi | |
| 2 | Mission Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 3.2 mi | |
| 3 | Apartment | Apartment Complex | Coronado | CA | 3.4 mi | |
| 4 | The Heritage | Apartment Complex | San Diego | CA | 3.7 mi | |
| 5 | Riverfront Condominium Rentals | Apartment Complex | San Diego | CA | 4.3 mi | |
| 6 | City Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 6.6 mi | |
| 7 | Legacy Walk | Condominium/Townhouse | San Diego | CA | 7.3 mi | |
| 8 | Spectrum Center Blvd, Kearny Mesa | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 7.9 mi | |
| 9 | Canyon View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 8.4 mi | |
| 10 | Del Cerro | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 9.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Portal | San Diego | CA | 0.8 mi | |
| 2 | Old Town | San Diego | CA | 1.9 mi | |
| 3 | Old Town San Diego | San Diego | CA | 1.9 mi | |
| 4 | Mission Hills | San Diego | CA | 2.4 mi | |
| 5 | Point Loma | San Diego | CA | 2.5 mi | |
| 6 | Broadway Pier | San Diego | CA | 3 mi | |
| 7 | Seaport Village | San Diego | CA | 3.4 mi | |
| 8 | Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego | CA | 3.8 mi | |
| 9 | Coronado | Coronado | CA | 4 mi | |
| 10 | North Park | San Diego | CA | 5.3 mi | |
| 11 | Serra Mesa | San Diego | CA | 6.7 mi | |
| 12 | Kensington | San Diego | CA | 7 mi | |
| 13 | La Jolla | La Jolla | CA | 8.3 mi | |
| 14 | University City | San Diego | CA | 8.6 mi | |
| 15 | Del Cerro | San Diego | CA | 9.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| MCRD San Diego | 1.3 mi. |
| North Island NAS | 2.6 mi. |
| Naval Base Point Loma | 3.7 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Medical Center | 4.4 mi. |
| Coronado Naval Amphibious Base | 5.3 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Base | 6.7 mi. |
| Miramar MCAS | 10.9 mi. |
| Camp Pendleton | 44.1 mi. |
