For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,736 students in 92019, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92019, CA are Hillsdale Middle School, Cajon Valley Home and Dehesa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92019 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92019, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92019, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsdale Middle School
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,483 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Cajon Valley Home
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Dehesa Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-2161
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-2161
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Melody Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3107
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3107
Gr: 6-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
92019, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Inspire Charter - South (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(626) 932-1802
El Cajon, CA 92019
(626) 932-1802
Gr: K-12 | 4,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92019, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92019, CA include Hillsdale Middle School, Cajon Valley Home and Dehesa Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92019?
4 public middle schools are located in 92019.
What is the racial composition of students in 92019?
92019 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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