For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 27,344 students in El Cajon, CA (there are 18 private schools, serving 2,641 private students). 91% 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, Literacy First Charter and Fuerte Elementary 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 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in El Cajon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in El Cajon, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grossmont Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
Grades: 11-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
799 East Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 2,050 students
Rank: #33.
Fuerte Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11625 Fuerte Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #44.
Blossom Valley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9863 Oakmont Terr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3678
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3678
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #55.
Valhalla High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1725 Hillsdale Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5300
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,845 students
Rank: #66.
Rancho San Diego Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
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
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
Empower
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #88.
Vista Grande Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1908 Vista Grande Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3170
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3170
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #99.
Hillsdale Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 Brabham St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6156
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6156
Grades: 6-8
| 1,483 students
Rank: #1010.
Elite Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 Jamacha Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #1111.
Jamacha Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2962 Jamul Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6150
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6150
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1212.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1719 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,414 students
Rank: #1313.
Los Coches Creek Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9669 Dunbar Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 441-5741
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 441-5741
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #1414.
Kidinnu Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 North Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 938-4864
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 938-4864
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1515.
Pepper Drive Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
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
| 655 students
Rank: #1616.
Eje Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
851 South Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #1717.
Chaparral High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 North Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #1818.
Flying Hills School Of Arts
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Finch St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
Grades: K-8
| 710 students
Rank: #1919.
Bostonia Global
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-12
| 1,175 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Cajon Valley Home
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2962 Jamul Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3128
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3128
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Crest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Suncrest Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 558-3128
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 558-3128
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
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
| 221 students
Rank: #2323.
Idea Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 North Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #2424.
Anza Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 South Anza St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
Grades: K-6
| 656 students
Rank: #2525.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 South Third St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3083
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3083
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: #2626.
Madison Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1615 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3077
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3077
Grades: K-5
| 647 students
Rank: #2727.
Rios Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14314 Rios Canyon Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3090
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3090
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #2828.
El Cajon Valley High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1035 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
Grades: 9-12
| 1,672 students
Rank: #2929.
Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Melody Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3107
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3107
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #3030.
W. D. Hall Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1376 Pepper Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3136
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3136
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #3131.
Eje Elementary Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 South Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #3232.
Greenfield Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1495 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3103
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3103
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #3333.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
Grades: K-5
| 650 students
Rank: #3434.
Naranca Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Naranca Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3087
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3087
Grades: K-6
| 876 students
Rank: #3535.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1145 Redwood Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3075
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3075
Grades: K-5
| 801 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
1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-8
| 843 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 2023)
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 2023)
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 2023)
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 Grossmont Middle College High School, Literacy First Charter and Fuerte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Eljon?
41 public schools are located in Eljon.
What percentage of students in Eljon go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Eljon are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eljon?
Eljon public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Eljon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Eljon include: Lexington Elementary School vs. Madison Avenue Elementary School, Rancho San Diego Elementary School vs. Fuerte Elementary School, Idea Center vs. Chaparral High School
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