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Best El Cajon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 11,332 students in El Cajon, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in El Cajon, CA are Literacy First Charter, Hillsdale Middle School and Kidinnu Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Cajon, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in El Cajon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in El Cajon, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
799 East Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Gr: K-12 | 2,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Hillsdale Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1301 Brabham St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6156
Gr: 6-8 | 1,481 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Pepper Drive Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1935 Marlinda Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-5100
Gr: K-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Empower
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Flying Hills School Of Arts
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1251 Finch St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
Gr: K-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Cajon Valley Home
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2962 Jamul Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3128
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Eje Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
851 South Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Dehesa Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-2161
Gr: K-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1570 Melody Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3107
Gr: 6-8 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Cajon Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Park Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
Gr: 6-8 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
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 middle schools in El Cajon, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in El Cajon, CA include Literacy First Charter, Hillsdale Middle School and Kidinnu Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Eljon?
16 public middle schools are located in Eljon.
What is the racial composition of students in Eljon?
Eljon public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Eljon are often viewed compared to one another?

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