For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,587 students in 91945, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 439 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 91945, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 91945, CA are Mt. Vernon Elementary School, Monterey Heights Elementary School and San Altos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91945 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91945, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91945, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8350 Mount Vernon St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5613
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5613
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Monterey Heights Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7550 Canton Dr.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5633
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5633
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
San Altos Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Madera St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5621
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5621
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7866 Lincoln St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5628
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5628
Gr: 7-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
San Miguel Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7059 San Miguel Ave.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5619
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5619
Gr: K-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
7885 Golden Ave.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5637
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5637
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
8425 Palm St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Gr: K | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
91945, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8425 Palm St
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5641
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5641
Gr: 7-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 91945, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 91945, CA include Mt. Vernon Elementary School, Monterey Heights Elementary School and San Altos Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 91945?
7 public schools are located in 91945.
What percentage of students in 91945 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 91945 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91945?
91945 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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