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Best Pine Valley Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 885 students in Pine Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Pine Valley, CA are Sunrise High (Continuation School), Jcs - Pine Valley and Hillside Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pine Valley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pine Valley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pine Valley, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7454 Pine Blvd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Jcs - Pine Valley
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28876 Old Highway 80
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-1300
Gr: K-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Junior/senior High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7454 Pine Blvd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Mountain Empire High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3305 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Mountain Empire Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3305 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 326-6662
Gr: 7-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Cottonwood Community Day
Alternative School
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain Empire Special Education Preschool
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-9022

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Pine Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pine Valley, CA include Sunrise High (Continuation School), Jcs - Pine Valley and Hillside Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Pine Valley?
7 public schools are located in Pine Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Valley?
Pine Valley public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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