For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 419 students in the neighborhood of Sylmar, La Mesa, CA.
The neighborhood of Sylmar, La Mesa, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.39, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sylmar, La Mesa, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Tyler St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5890
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5890
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sylmar, La Mesa, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sylmar, La Mesa, CA include Bancroft Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sylmar, La Mesa?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sylmar, La Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sylmar, La Mesa?
the neighborhood of Sylmar, La Mesa public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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