Top Rankings
Santee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,066 students in Santee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Santee School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
6,066 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Santee School District, which is ranked #387 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#380 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
32%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
50%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,594 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,364 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,594
$20,100
Spending / Student
$17,364
$18,511
Best Santee School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sycamore Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10201 Settle Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5400
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Rio Seco Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9545 Cuyamaca St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5500
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5500
Gr: K-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Santee Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10250 El Nopal
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Carlton Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9353 Wethersfield Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-4500
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-4500
Gr: K-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Carlton Hills Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9353 Pike Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-3400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-3400
Gr: K-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Chet F. Harritt Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8120 Arlette St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-4800
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-4800
Gr: K-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Pride Academy At Prospect Avenue
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9303 Prospect Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5200
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5200
Gr: K-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Hill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9665 Jeremy St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5000
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5000
Gr: K-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Cajon Park Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10300 Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2400
Gr: K-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Santee Success Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10280 North Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2453
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2453
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Pepper Drive Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1935 Marlinda Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-5100
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-5100
Gr: K-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santee School District?
Santee School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,066 students.
What is the rank of Santee School District?
Santee School District is ranked #387 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santee School District?
50% of Santee School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santee School District?
Santee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Santee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,364 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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