What types of schools are available in El Cajon, California?

El Cajon, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Q: How many schools are in El Cajon, California?

There are 43 schools in El Cajon, California, serving 28,483 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in El Cajon?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in El Cajon, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 43 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

28,483

Total Students

Across El Cajon

20.7:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

43 schools found

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 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)0 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 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 929 students at Montgomery Middle.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 22:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Lexington Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1145 Redwood Ave., El Cajon, CA 92019

2962 Jamul Dr., El Cajon, CA 92019

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1570 Melody Ln., El Cajon, CA 92019

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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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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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.

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