For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 575 students in Winterhaven, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Winterhaven, CA are Bill M. Manes High School, San Pasqual Vocational Academy and San Pasqual Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winterhaven, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Winterhaven have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winterhaven, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bill M. Manes High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0095
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0095
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
San Pasqual Vocational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33.
San Pasqual Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rt.1 676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
San Pasqual Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
San Pasqual Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rt. 1 676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Winterhaven, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Winterhaven, CA include Bill M. Manes High School, San Pasqual Vocational Academy and San Pasqual Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Winterhaven?
5 public schools are located in Winterhaven.
What is the racial composition of students in Winterhaven?
Winterhaven public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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