Whitman Elementary School
Grades: K-6
Students: 102
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 15:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 590:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
4050 Appleton Street
San Diego, CA 92117
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 935-2900
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
6/10
4/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness5/10
Community Reviews
Wonderful school with encouraging teachers and staff. Our expectations have been exceeded in regard to our child's learning and growth since starting at Whitman.
Posted by a parent on 2/18/2026Whitman is a phenomenal school with a vibrant and welcoming community. My daughter started TK this year, and we absolutely love it. She comes home happy every day and has already learned to write her name. Prime time has also been great. The principal and staff are all amazing and there are many new
Posted by a parent on 11/15/2025My daughter has entered into her second year at Whitman. We absolutely love our neighborhood elementary school! The teachers, staff and principal are warm, dedicated, and care about every student. This is a small school that truly knows every student, and they even know the names of the younger sibl
Posted by a parent on 11/7/2025My son Julian is considered a choice student, we live in downtown and commute to Whitman because my son chose to stay in this school for many reasons. He loves the staff at Whitman because they show empathy and passion about their job, he likes that everyone knows who he is (recognition)! What I lik
Posted by a parent on 11/2/2025As a substitute teacher having taught in many schools, I wanted to recommend Whitman Elementary. It's a hidden gem. The class sizes are small which gives it the feel of a private school atmosphere. There is an abundance of support staff and resources. According to the teaching staff Carly Romero is
Posted by a community member on 4/19/2022Nearby Schools
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy daughter has been attending Maria Montessori for some time now, and I couldn’t be happier with our experience. The school provides a warm, nurturing environment that truly supports children’s growth and development.We’re especially grateful for the amazing teachers — Ms. Tchu, Ms. Delgado, and Ms. Andy. They are not only dedicated professionals but also genuinely kind and attentive. They always take the time to understand each child’s needs and make learning fun and meaningful.The Montessori approach has really helped my daughter become more independent, curious, and confident. She looks forward to going to school every day and always comes home excited to share what she learned.I highly recommend Maria Montessori to any parent looking for a school that combines quality education with care and respect for each child’s individuality.Parent Review11mo ago - Mission Bay Montessori Academy
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageBoth my kids started at MBMA this past year (in Kindergarten and Second Grade), and we couldn't be happier with their experiences! They are excited to go to school every day and bubbling over with knowledge they want to share when they come home. MBMA provides a challenging and engaging academic environment without the stress of similarly rigorous academic programs. The teachers are extremely passionate about what they do and bring the best out of their students. MBMA also provides extremely high-quality specialty classes (Art, Advanced Math, Chinese, Computer Science, Music, PE, Science, and Spanish) and extracurriculars, and arguably has the best Band Program of any elementary school in the area. Having come from another local private school, I never imagined my kids would beg to stay late and be upset if I picked them up 10 minutes early on a Friday. We are very grateful to have found such a wonderful school for our kids!Parent Review4mo ago - Tsumiki Preschool
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San Diego schools - Whitman Elementary School is located at 4050 Appleton Street, San Diego CA 92117. Whitman Elementary School is in the San Diego Unified School District. Whitman Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-6.
