Best Schools in El Cajon, CA
El Cajon, CA has a total of 72 schools including 17 high schools, 16 middle schools and 35 elementary schools. A total of 47,460 students attend El Cajon, CA schools. On average, schools in El Cajon score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in El Cajon meet expectations.
Best High Schools in El Cajon, CA
El Cajon, CA has 17 high schools with 18,860 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in El Cajon score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in El Cajon don't meet expectations.
1. Grossmont Middle College High
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 49 Students
2. Valhalla High
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
3. West Hills High
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1532 Students
4. Santana High
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1736 Students
5. Grossmont High
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2175 Students
6. Granite Hills High
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2398 Students
7. Grossmont Secondary
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Grossmont Secondary District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 257 Students
8. El Capitan High
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1825 Students
9. El Cajon Valley High
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1652 Students
10. Merit Academy
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Middle Schools in El Cajon, CA
El Cajon, CA has 16 middle schools with 10,216 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in El Cajon score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in El Cajon meet expectations.
1. Tierra Del Sol Middle
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Lakeside Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
2. Montgomery Middle
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Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 831 Students
3. Roosevelt International Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
4. Hillsdale Middle
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Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1500 Students
5. Cajon Valley Middle
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Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students
6. Spring Valley Academy
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La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 359 Students
7. Pershing Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
8. Los Coches Creek Middle
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Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
9. Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy
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La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 626 Students
10. Greenfield Middle
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Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
Best Elementary Schools in El Cajon, CA
El Cajon, CA has 35 elementary schools with 14,857 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in El Cajon score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in El Cajon exceed expectations.
1. Chet F. Harritt Elementary
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Santee • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 603 Students
2. Pride Academy At Prospect Avenue
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Santee • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 564 Students
3. Kidinnu Academy
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Kidinnu Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 227 Students
4. Pepper Drive Elementary
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Santee • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 712 Students
5. Flying Hills School Of Arts
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Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 727 Students
6. Madison Avenue Elementary
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Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 606 Students
7. Lemon Crest Elementary
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Lakeside Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
8. Dehesa Elementary
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Dehesa Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 84 Students
9. Shadow Hills Elementary
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Alpine Union Elementary • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 391 Students
10. Fletcher Hills Elementary
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La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 605 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in El Cajon, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
El Cajon, CA has a total population of 128,763 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in El Cajon, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for El Cajon, CA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 34%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 29%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 47%
- Projected Test Scores: 41%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
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- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 33%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 32%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 42%
- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations