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Best 92021 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,382 students in 92021, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 355 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 92021, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92021, CA are Blossom Valley Elementary School, Kidinnu Academy and Los Coches Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92021 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92021, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92021, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blossom Valley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9863 Oakmont Terr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3678
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Kidinnu Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 North Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 938-4864
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Los Coches Creek Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9669 Dunbar Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 441-5741
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Bostonia Global
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1390 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Gr: K-12 | 1,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Crest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Suncrest Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 558-3128
Gr: K-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Rios Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14314 Rios Canyon Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3090
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
El Cajon Valley High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 407-4711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,701 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
W. D. Hall Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1376 Pepper Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3136
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Greenfield Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1495 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3103
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Naranca Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 Naranca Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3087
Gr: K-6 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
Gr: K-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Diego Valley East Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
511 North Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
Gr: K-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 92021, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92021, CA include Blossom Valley Elementary School, Kidinnu Academy and Los Coches Creek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 92021?
12 public schools are located in 92021.
What percentage of students in 92021 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 92021 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92021?
92021 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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