Best Schools in La Mesa, CA
La Mesa, CA has a total of 42 schools including 9 high schools, 9 middle schools and 23 elementary schools. A total of 31,307 students attend La Mesa, CA schools. On average, schools in La Mesa score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in La Mesa don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in La Mesa, CA
La Mesa, CA has 9 high schools with 14,993 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 La Mesa score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in La Mesa underperform expectations.
1. Valhalla High
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
2. West Hills High
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1532 Students
3. Grossmont High
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2175 Students
4. Monte Vista High
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1569 Students
5. Mount Miguel High
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1480 Students
6. Crawford High
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1193 Students
7. Henry High
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2607 Students
8. Helix High
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Helix High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2502 Students
Best Middle Schools in La Mesa, CA
La Mesa, CA has 9 middle schools with 7,123 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 La Mesa score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in La Mesa meet expectations.
1. La Mesa Arts Academy
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La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 1052 Students
2. Hillsdale Middle
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Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1500 Students
3. Spring Valley Academy
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La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 359 Students
4. Pershing Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
5. Lewis Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 971 Students
6. Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy
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La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 626 Students
7. Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities
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Lemon Grove • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 532 Students
8. Mann Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
Best Elementary Schools in La Mesa, CA
La Mesa, CA has 23 elementary schools with 8,963 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 La Mesa score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in La Mesa meet expectations.
1. Maryland Avenue Elementary
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La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 458 Students
2. Murray Manor Elementary
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La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 584 Students
3. Benchley/weinberger Elementary
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students
4. Fletcher Hills Elementary
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La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 605 Students
5. Fuerte Elementary
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Cajon Valley Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 675 Students
6. Hearst Elementary
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
7. Christ Lutheran Elementary
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Christ Lutheran Elementary • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 212 Students
8. Gage Elementary
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 703 Students
9. Murdock Elementary
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La Mesa-spring Valley • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 594 Students
10. Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School
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Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 53 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in La Mesa, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
La Mesa, CA has a total population of 61,828 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Mesa, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 32%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 29%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 31%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 32%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 34%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 47%
- Projected Test Scores: 41%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 34%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 46%
- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations