For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,940 students in Lemon Grove, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lemon Grove, 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.
Lemon Grove, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lemon Grove have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lemon Grove, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Monterey Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7550 Canton Dr.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5633
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5633
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
San Altos Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Madera St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5621
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5621
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
San Miguel Elementary School
(Math: 13% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
7885 Golden Ave.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5637
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5637
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Lemon Grove, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7866 Lincoln St
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5628
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5628
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
8425 Palm St
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5641
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5641
Grades: 7-8
| 591 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lemon Grove, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lemon Grove, CA include Mt. Vernon Elementary School, Monterey Heights Elementary School and San Altos Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lemon Grove?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lemon Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Lemon Grove?
Lemon Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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