Top 10 Best 92040 California Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,725 students in 92040, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 568 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 92040, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92040, CA are Lemon Crest Elementary School, Tierra Del Sol Middle School and El Capitan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92040 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 92040, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92040, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lemon Crest Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12463 Lemon Crest Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2527
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2527
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tierra Del Sol Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9611 Petite Ln.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2670
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2670
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #33.
El Capitan High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10410 Ashwood St.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-9100
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,656 students
Rank: #44.
Barona Indian Charter
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Barona Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 443-0948
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 443-0948
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
11838 Valle Vista Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Grades: K
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
12824 Lakeshore Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2391
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2391
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
11915 Lakeside Ave.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2646
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2646
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: n/an/a
11833 Woodside Ave.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2636
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2636
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeside Union Alternative Education
Alternative School
9308 Winter Gardens Blvd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2600
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2600
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
9205 Lakeview Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2652
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2652
Grades: K-5
| 655 students
Rank: n/an/a
12824 Lakeshore Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2656
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2656
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
River Valley Charter
Charter School
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
9308 Winter Gardens Blvd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Grades: 2-5
| 584 students
Rank: n/an/a
8501 Pueblo Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2687
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2687
Grades: K-1
| 326 students
92040, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East County Academy Of Learning (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
11838 Valle Vista Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Grades: 8-12
| 23 students
Mandarin Language Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
9308 Winter Gardens Blvd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92040, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92040, CA are Lemon Crest Elementary School, Tierra Del Sol Middle School and El Capitan High School.
How many public schools are located in 92040, CA?
14 public schools are located in 92040, CA.
What percentage of students in 92040, CA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 92040, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92040, CA?
92040, CA minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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