Best High Schools in 92040, CA

High schools
6
Students
9,914
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in 92040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. River Valley Charter

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

River Valley Charter District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 228 Students

2. Poway High

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2233 Students

3. Santana High

A-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1736 Students

4. Ramona High

B+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ramona City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1494 Students

5. El Capitan High

B-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1825 Students

6. Granite Hills High

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2398 Students

Best Middle Schools in 92040, CA

Middle schools
6
Students
4,229
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 92040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Twin Peaks Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1109 Students

2. Lakeside Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lakeside Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students

3. Olive Peirce Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ramona City Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 788 Students

4. Tierra Del Sol Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lakeside Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students

5. Joan Macqueen Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Alpine Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students

6. Los Coches Creek Middle

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 92040, CA

Elementary schools
16
Students
6,421
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 92040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Tierra Bonita Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students

2. Riverview Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lakeside Union Elementary • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 534 Students

3. Shadow Hills Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alpine Union Elementary • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 391 Students

4. Lakeview Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakeside Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 657 Students

5. Cajon Park Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Santee • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 886 Students

6. Lakeside Farms Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lakeside Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 649 Students

7. Blossom Valley Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 532 Students

8. Lakeside Union Alternative Education

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lakeside Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 52 Students

9. Rios Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 256 Students

10. Barnett Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ramona City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 478 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 92040, CA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

92040, CA has a total population of 43,331 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 92040, CA

20,564

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 92040, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

21.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.06 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92040, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92040, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,631 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 92040, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 92040, CA

How many schools are in 92040, CA?

92040, CA has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 20,564 students in total.

How do schools in 92040 perform on state tests?

On average, 28 schools in 92040 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 92040 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 92040?

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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  • Projected: 33%
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  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 37%
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  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
91941, CA

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations