For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,140 students in Spring Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spring Valley, CA are College Preparatory Middle School, Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math Academy At La Presa and La Presa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spring Valley, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spring Valley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Spring Valley, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10269 Madrid Way
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Gr: 5-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math Academy At La Presa
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Leland St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5720
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5720
Gr: 5-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
La Presa Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
519 La Presa St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5790
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5790
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Spring Valley Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Conrad Dr.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5750
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Spring Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3845 Spring Dr.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5825
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5825
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Spring Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spring Valley, CA include College Preparatory Middle School, Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math Academy At La Presa and La Presa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spring Valley?
4 public elementary schools are located in Spring Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Valley?
Spring Valley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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