For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,718 students in 92020, CA (there are , serving 633 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 92020, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92020, CA are Grossmont Middle College High School, Literacy First Charter and Fuerte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92020 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92020, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92020, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grossmont Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
Gr: 11-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
799 East Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Gr: K-12 | 2,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Fuerte Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11625 Fuerte Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
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 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Chaparral High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 North Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Flying Hills School Of Arts
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Finch St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
Gr: K-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Eje Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
851 South Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Idea Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 North Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Anza Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 South Anza St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
Gr: K-6 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Eje Elementary Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
851 South Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Cajon Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Park Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
Gr: 6-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Madison
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3139
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3139
Gr: K-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Emerald Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 S. Emerald Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Chase Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 East Chase Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3123
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3123
Gr: K-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
92020, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Latitudes Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
353 E. Park Ave., Ste. 201
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
Gr: K-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92020, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92020, CA include Grossmont Middle College High School, Literacy First Charter and Fuerte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92020?
14 public schools are located in 92020.
What percentage of students in 92020 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 92020 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92020?
92020 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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