For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 188 students in Descanso, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Descanso, CA is Descanso Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Descanso, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Descanso have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Descanso, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Descanso Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24842 Viejas Blvd.
Descanso, CA 91916
(619) 445-2126
Descanso, CA 91916
(619) 445-2126
Gr: K-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Descanso, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Descanso, CA include Descanso Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Descanso?
1 public schools are located in Descanso.
What is the racial composition of students in Descanso?
Descanso public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?
Discover whether your child can access advertised school clubs and activities, including enrollment limits, tryouts, fees, transportation, scheduling conflicts, and essential questions parents should ask before choosing schools today.
Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?
Discover who supervises students when regular teachers are absent, how schools arrange classroom coverage, what qualifications substitutes need, and which questions parents should ask about safety and learning continuity.
When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide
Learn what happens when school nurses are absent, how public schools handle medications and emergencies, and which essential questions parents should ask to protect their children's health and safety daily.