For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,490 students in Julian, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Julian, CA are Jcs - Cedar Cove, Julian Charter and Jcs - Pine Hills. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Julian, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Julian have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Julian, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jcs - Cedar Cove
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Encinitas Blvd.
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Gr: K-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Julian Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1704 Cape Horn
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3847
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3847
Gr: K-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Jcs - Pine Hills
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29141 Vallejo Ave.
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-5500
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-5500
Gr: K-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Julian High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1656 Highway 78
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0606
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0606
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Julian Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1704 Cape Horn Ave.
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0661
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0661
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Julian Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1704 Cape Horn Ave.
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0661
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0661
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Julian, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Redding (Ray) High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1517 Highway 78
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0620
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0620
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Summit High Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1656 Hwy 78
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3008
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3008
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Julian, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Julian, CA include Jcs - Cedar Cove, Julian Charter and Jcs - Pine Hills.
How many public schools are located in Julian?
6 public schools are located in Julian.
What is the racial composition of students in Julian?
Julian public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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