For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 928 students in Pine Valley, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Pine Valley, CA are Sunrise High (Continuation School), Jcs - Pine Valley and Hillside Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pine Valley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pine Valley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pine Valley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunrise High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7454 Pine Blvd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Jcs - Pine Valley
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28876 Old Highway 80
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-1300
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-1300
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Hillside Junior/senior High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Pine Blvd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Empire High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3305 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain Empire Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3305 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 326-6662
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 326-6662
Grades: 7-8
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cottonwood Community Day
Alternative School
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-9022
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-9022
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-9022
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-9022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pine Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
J.p. Western Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3291 Buckman Springs Rd
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 427-0155
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 427-0155
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Po Box 1434
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8327
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8327
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3305 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
3305 Buckman Springs Rd
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601
Grades: 8
| n/a students
7454 Pine Blvd
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Grades: K-3
| 114 students
7454 Pine Blvd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-9022
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-9022
Grades: 7-8
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pine Valley, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Pine Valley, CA include Sunrise High (Continuation School), Jcs - Pine Valley and Hillside Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Pine Valley?
7 public schools are located in Pine Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Valley?
Pine Valley public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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