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Best Schools in Potrero, CA
Potrero, CA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,158 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Potrero don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Potrero, CA
The top high schools in Potrero, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valhalla High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
2. Granite Hills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2398 Students
3. Mountain Empire High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Empire Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 433 Students
Best Middle Schools in Potrero, CA
The top middle schools in Potrero, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joan Macqueen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpine Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
2. Oak Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamul-dulzura Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
3. Camp Lockett Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Empire Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 114 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Potrero, CA
The top elementary schools in Potrero, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boulder Oaks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpine Union Elementary • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 438 Students
2. Jamul Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jamul-dulzura Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students
3. Campo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Empire Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 374 Students
4. Potrero Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Empire Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 319 Students
5. Creekside Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpine Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG • 205 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Potrero, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Potrero, CA has a total population of 972 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 67%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Potrero, 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 Potrero, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Potrero, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Potrero, 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 Potrero, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Potrero, CA
How many schools are in Potrero, CA?
Potrero, CA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,158 students in total.
How do schools in Potrero perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Potrero score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Potrero don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Potrero?
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: 23%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Potrero
1 of 1 schools in Potrero carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
F: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Potrero. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.