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Best Schools in El Cajon, California
Compare 43 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
43
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
28,483
Total Students
Across El Cajon
20.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
43 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)18 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,160 students at Literacy First Charter.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 16:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Fletcher Hills Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2330 Center Pl., El Cajon, CA 92020
0
Rating
Students
540
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pepper Drive Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
1935 Marlinda Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
0
Rating
Students
661
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fuerte Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
11625 Fuerte Dr., El Cajon, CA 92020
0
Rating
Students
686
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Eje Middle Academy
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
851 South Johnson Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
0
Rating
Students
254
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Altus Schools East County
charter schoolhighGrade 7-12
111 Fletcher Pkwy., El Cajon, CA 92020
0
Rating
Students
287
Student-Teacher
35:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Literacy First Charter
charter schoolhighK-12
799 East Washington Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
0
Rating
Students
2,160
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Diego Valley East Public Charter
charter schoolhighK-12
511 North Second St., El Cajon, CA 92021
0
Rating
Students
408
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kidinnu Academy
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1025 North Second St., El Cajon, CA 92021
0
Rating
Students
433
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bostonia Global
charter schoolhighK-12
1390 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
0
Rating
Students
1,266
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cajon Valley Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
550 Park Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
0
Rating
Students
942
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Anza Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1005 South Anza St., El Cajon, CA 92020
0
Rating
Students
687
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chase Avenue Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
195 East Chase Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
0
Rating
Students
757
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Crest Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
2000 Suncrest Blvd., El Cajon, CA 92021
0
Rating
Students
271
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Eje Elementary Academy Charter
charter schoolelementaryK-5
851 South Johnson Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
0
Rating
Students
582
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Flying Hills School Of Arts
publicmiddleK-8
1251 Finch St., El Cajon, CA 92020
0
Rating
Students
742
Student-Teacher
28:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Greenfield Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1495 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon, CA 92021
0
Rating
Students
730
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Johnson Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
500 West Madison, El Cajon, CA 92020
0
Rating
Students
766
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Madison Avenue Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1615 East Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92019
0
Rating
Students
670
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Magnolia Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
650 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon, CA 92021
0
Rating
Students
703
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
W. D. Hall Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1376 Pepper Dr., El Cajon, CA 92021
0
Rating
Students
579
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in El Cajon
El Cajon, California is home to 43 schools serving over 28,483 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in El Cajon, California?
There are 43 schools in El Cajon, serving 28,483 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in El Cajon?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in El Cajon include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in El Cajon?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in El Cajon is 20.7:1.