From what I understand, there are less kids bussed into Scripps Ranch this year due to budget cuts.

I’d say that 90% of my kids classmates at their SR school are our neighbors. Seems like the majority of “others” are from Mira Mesa, Sorrento Valley, etc. Plenty of “choicing” but it’s generally kids from within our neighborhood.

As for the original question, I’d say that you probably couldn’t go wrong with either Sabre Springs or Scripps Ranch schools.