For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 10,921 students in El Cajon, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in El Cajon, CA are Literacy First Charter, Empower and Hillsdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Cajon, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in El Cajon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in El Cajon, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Cajon Valley Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Park Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #1515.
Diego Valley East Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 North Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
Grades: K-12
| 399 students
Rank: #1616.
Emerald Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 S. Emerald Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
Grades: 6-8
| 460 students
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 middle schools in El Cajon, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in El Cajon, CA include Literacy First Charter, Empower and Hillsdale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Eljon?
16 public middle schools are located in Eljon.
What is the racial composition of students in Eljon?
Eljon public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Eljon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Eljon include: Eje Middle Academy vs. Cajon Valley Middle School, Greenfield Middle School vs. Montgomery Middle School, Greenfield Middle School vs. Cajon Valley Middle School
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