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Best Schools in 92021, CA
92021, CA has 38 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 22 elementary) serving 27,870 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 92021 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 92021, CA
The top high schools in 92021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santana High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1736 Students
2. Valhalla High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
3. Ramona High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ramona City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1494 Students
4. El Capitan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1825 Students
5. Granite Hills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2398 Students
6. El Cajon Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1652 Students
Best Middle Schools in 92021, CA
The top middle schools in 92021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students
2. Olive Peirce Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ramona City Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 788 Students
3. Tierra Del Sol Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
4. Joan Macqueen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpine Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
5. Los Coches Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
6. Greenfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
7. Cajon Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students
8. Montgomery Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 831 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 92021, CA
The top elementary schools in 92021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shadow Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpine Union Elementary • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 391 Students
2. Lakeview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 657 Students
3. Pepper Drive Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santee • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 712 Students
4. Kidinnu Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kidinnu Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 227 Students
5. Blossom Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 532 Students
6. Rios Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 256 Students
7. Barnett Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ramona City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 478 Students
8. Dehesa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dehesa Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 84 Students
9. Crest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 259 Students
10. Lemon Crest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 92021, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
92021, CA has a total population of 71,052 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 92021, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 92021, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92021, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92021, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 92021, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 92021, CA
How many schools are in 92021, CA?
92021, CA has 38 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 27,870 students in total.
How do schools in 92021 perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in 92021 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 92021 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 92021?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations