For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 6,786 students in 91941, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 91941, CA are Lemon Avenue Elementary School, Murray Manor Elementary School and Murdock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 91941 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 91941, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91941, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lemon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8787 Lemon Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5835
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5835
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Murray Manor Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8305 El Paso St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5865
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5865
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4354 Conrad Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5775
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5775
Gr: K-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Maryland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5400 Maryland Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5744
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5744
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9009 Park Plaza Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5810
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5810
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Northmont Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9405 Gregory St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5830
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5830
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Avocado Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3845 Avocado School Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 588-3100
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 588-3100
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
881 Kuhn Dr., Ste. 106
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
Gr: K-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Rolando Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6925 Tower St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5800
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5800
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
La Mesa Dale Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4251 Olive Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5740
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5740
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Sweetwater Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10129 Austin Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5895
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5895
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Rancho Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8845 Noeline Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5885
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5885
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Loma Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10355 Loma Ln.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5862
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5862
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Vista La Mesa Academy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Violet St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 825-5645
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 825-5645
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
91941, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8691 Echo Dr
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 258-3740
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 258-3740
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Gateway West Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8693 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 667-2707
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 667-2707
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 91941, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 91941, CA include Lemon Avenue Elementary School, Murray Manor Elementary School and Murdock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 91941?
14 public elementary schools are located in 91941.
What is the racial composition of students in 91941?
91941 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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