For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,818 students in 91942, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 91942, CA are La Mesa Arts Academy, Fletcher Hills Elementary School and Jcs - Manzanita. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 91942 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 91942, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91942, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Mesa Arts Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4200 Parks Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5730
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5730
Gr: 5-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Fletcher Hills Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2330 Center Pl.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5820
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5820
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Jcs - Manzanita
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 Jackson Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-4344
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-4344
Gr: K-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Sparrow Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5150 Wilson St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 439-6327
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 439-6327
Gr: K-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Casa De Oro Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10227 Ramona Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5715
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5715
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Stansbury St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5880
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5880
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3131 South Barcelona St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5780
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5780
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Kempton Street Literacy Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
740 Kempton St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5870
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5870
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Tyler St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5890
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5890
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 91942, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 91942, CA include La Mesa Arts Academy, Fletcher Hills Elementary School and Jcs - Manzanita.
How many public elementary schools are located in 91942?
9 public elementary schools are located in 91942.
What is the racial composition of students in 91942?
91942 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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