For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,888 students in 91942, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 553 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 91942, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 91942, CA are Fletcher Hills Elementary School, La Mesa Arts Academy and Casa De Oro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91942 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 91942, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91942, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fletcher Hills Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2330 Center Pl.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5820
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5820
Grades: K-6
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
La Mesa Arts Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4200 Parks Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5730
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5730
Grades: 4-8
| 1,095 students
Rank: #33.
Casa De Oro Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10227 Ramona Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5715
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5715
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
La Mesa Dale Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4370 Parks Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5740
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5740
Grades: K-6
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Jcs - Manzanita
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Jackson Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-4344
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-4344
Grades: K-12
| 240 students
Rank: #66.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Stansbury St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5880
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5880
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #77.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3131 S. Barcelona St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5780
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5780
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Rank: #88.
Trust Blended Learning
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9009 Park Pl.aza Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 771-6080
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 771-6080
Grades: K-8
| 292 students
Rank: #99.
Kempton Street Literacy Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Kempton St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5870
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5870
Grades: K-6
| 596 students
Rank: #1010.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Tyler St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5890
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5890
Grades: K-6
| 419 students
91942, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
College Preparatory Middle - East County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
East Region Community (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
8374 Hercules St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: 6-12
| 266 students
East Region Community School Of Greater El Cajon (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8374 Hercules St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
East Region Community School Of Greater La Mesa (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8374 Hercules St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: 7-12
| 125 students
East Region Court (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8374 Hercules St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
South And East Community Day Schools (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
8374-6 Hercules St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 91942, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 91942, CA include Fletcher Hills Elementary School, La Mesa Arts Academy and Casa De Oro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 91942, CA?
10 public schools are located in 91942, CA.
What percentage of students in 91942, CA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 91942, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91942, CA?
91942, CA public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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