Top 5 Best Santee Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,190 students in Santee, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Santee, CA are Rio Seco Elementary School, Carlton Oaks Elementary School and Santee Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santee, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Santee have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Santee, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Seco Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9545 Cuyamaca St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5500
Grades: K-8
| 932 students
Rank: #22.
Carlton Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9353 Wethersfield Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-4500
Grades: K-8
| 821 students
Rank: #33.
Santee Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10250 El Nopal
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
Rank: #44.
Santee Success Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10280 N. Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2453
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Carlton Hills Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9353 Pike Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-3400
Grades: K-8
| 606 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Chet F. Harritt Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8120 Arlette St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-4800
Grades: K-8
| 598 students
Rank: #77.
Pride At Prospect Avenue
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9303 Prospect Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5200
Grades: K-8
| 595 students
Rank: #88.
Cajon Park Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10300 Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2400
Grades: K-8
| 883 students
Rank: #99.
Hill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9665 Jeremy St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5000
Grades: K-8
| 682 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santee, California

Santee, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
10445 Mission Gorge Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5300
Grades: K-8
| 559 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Santee, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Santee, CA include Rio Seco Elementary School, Carlton Oaks Elementary School and Santee Alternative.
How many public middle schools are located in Santee, CA?
9 public middle schools are located in Santee, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Santee, CA?
Santee, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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