For the 2023 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 26,217 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 Literacy First Charter, Valhalla High School and Chaparral High School. 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best El Cajon, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
Math: 57% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
799 E. Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 1,862 students
Rank: #22.
Valhalla High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1725 Hillsdale Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5300
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,150 students
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Chaparral High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 N. Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Flying Hills School Of Arts
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1251 Finch St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
Grades: K-8
| 674 students
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Madison Avenue Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1615 E. Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3077
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3077
Grades: K-5
| 583 students
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Montgomery Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1570 Melody Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3107
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3107
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Rancho San Diego Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12151 Calle Albara
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3211
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3211
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #88.
Granite Hills High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1719 E. Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,338 students
Rank: #99.
Kidinnu Academy
Charter School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 N. Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 938-4864
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 938-4864
Grades: K-5
| 173 students
Rank: #1010.
Pepper Drive Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1935 Marlinda Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-5100
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-5100
Grades: K-8
| 839 students
Rank: #1111.
Methodschools
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(760) 224-0758
El Cajon, CA 92019
(760) 224-0758
Grades: K-12
| 458 students
Rank: #1212.
El Cajon Valley High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1035 E. Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
Grades: 9-12
| 1,593 students
Rank: #1313.
Dehesa Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-2161
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-2161
Grades: K-8
| 124 students
Rank: #1414.
Idea Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N. Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cajon Valley Middle School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Park Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
Grades: 6-8
| 882 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hillsdale Middle School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Brabham St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6156
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6156
Grades: 6-8
| 1,498 students
Rank: #1717.
Diego Valley East Public Charter
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
511 N. Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
Grades: K-12
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
1005 S. Anza St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: n/an/a
9863 Oakmont Terr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3678
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3678
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cajon Valley Home
Alternative School
1384 Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3128
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3128
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
195 E. Chase Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3123
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3123
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 Suncrest Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 558-3128
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 558-3128
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eje Elementary Academy Charter
Charter School
851 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eje Middle Academy
Charter School
851 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elite Academy
Special Education School
230 Jamacha Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
1221 S. Emerald Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Rank: n/an/a
Empower
Special Education School
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
11625 Fuerte Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: n/an/a
1495 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3103
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3103
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grossmont Middle College High School
Alternative School
Math: 40-59%
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
Grades: 11-12
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
2962 Jamul Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6150
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6150
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 W. Madison
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3139
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3139
Grades: K-5
| 690 students
Rank: n/an/a
1145 Redwood Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3075
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3075
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
Rank: n/an/a
9669 Dunbar Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 441-5741
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 441-5741
Grades: 6-8
| 728 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
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Cajon Valley Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Grades: 3-8
| 19 students
Diego Valley Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
511 N. 2nd St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
Grades: K-12
| 455 students
Inspire Charter - South (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(626) 932-1802
El Cajon, CA 92019
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 4,183 students
Learning Latitudes Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
353 E. Park Ave., Ste. 201
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
Grades: K-12
| 627 students
Liberty Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1012 East Bradley Ave
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 246 students
650 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
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 Literacy First Charter, Valhalla High School and Chaparral High School.
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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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