Top 10 Best El Cajon Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 26,066 students in El Cajon, CA (there are 17 private schools, serving 2,174 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in El Cajon, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in El Cajon, CA are Grossmont Middle College High School, Fuerte Elementary School and Literacy First Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Cajon, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in El Cajon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best El Cajon, CA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grossmont Middle College High School
Alternative School
Math: 40-59%
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
Grades: 11-12
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Fuerte Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11625 Fuerte Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134
Grades: K-5
| 670 students
Rank: #33.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
Math: 57% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
799 E. Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 1,945 students
Rank: #44.
Blossom Valley Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 70%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9863 Oakmont Terr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3678
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #55.
Valhalla High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1725 Hillsdale Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,053 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Chaparral High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 N. Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Flying Hills School Of Arts
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1251 Finch St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
Grades: K-8
| 705 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Madison Avenue Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1615 E. Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3077
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Montgomery Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1570 Melody Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3107
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Rancho San Diego Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12151 Calle Albara
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3211
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #1111.
Vista Grande Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 58%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1908 Vista Grande Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3170
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: #1212.
Jamacha Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 52%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2962 Jamul Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6150
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1313.
Elite Academy
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
230 Jamacha Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #1414.
Los Coches Creek Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 57%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9669 Dunbar Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 441-5741
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #1515.
Eje Elementary Charter
Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 55%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
851 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #1616.
Eje Middle Academy
Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 53%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
851 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 233 students
Rank: #1717.
Granite Hills High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1719 E. Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,366 students
Rank: #1818.
Crest Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 Suncrest Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 558-3128
Grades: K-8
| 246 students
Rank: #1919.
Kidinnu Academy
Charter School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 N. Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 938-4864
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #2020.
Pepper Drive Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1935 Marlinda Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-5100
Grades: K-8
| 766 students
Rank: #2121.
Methodschools
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(760) 224-0758
Grades: K-12
| 331 students
Rank: #2222.
Rios Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14314 Rios Canyon Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3090
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #2323.
El Cajon Valley High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 E. Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
Grades: 9-12
| 1,589 students
Rank: #2424.
Anza Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 34%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 S. Anza St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #2525.
Dehesa Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-2161
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
Rank: #2626.
Idea Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N. Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #2727.
W. D. Hall Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1376 Pepper Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3136
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #2828.
Meridian Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 31%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
651 S. Third St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3083
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Cajon Valley Middle School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Park Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hillsdale Middle School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Brabham St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6156
Grades: 6-8
| 1,423 students
Rank: #3131.
Naranca Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 23%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 Naranca Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3087
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #3232.
Johnson Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W. Madison
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3139
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #3333.
Lexington Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 17%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1145 Redwood Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3075
Grades: K-5
| 731 students
Rank: #3434.
Greenfield Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 31%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1495 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3103
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #3535.
Empower
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
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El Cajon, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Grades: 3-8
| 19 students
511 N. 2nd St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
Grades: K-12
| 455 students
4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 4,183 students
353 E. Park Ave., Ste. 201
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
Grades: K-12
| 627 students
1012 East Bradley Ave
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 246 students
650 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
Grades: K-6
| 585 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in El Cajon, CA?
The top ranked public schools in El Cajon, CA include Grossmont Middle College High School, Fuerte Elementary School and Literacy First Charter.
How many public schools are located in El Cajon, CA?
42 public schools are located in El Cajon, CA.
What percentage of students in El Cajon, CA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in El Cajon, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in El Cajon, CA?
El Cajon, CA public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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