For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,388 students in 91945, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 91945, CA are Mt. Vernon Elementary School, Monterey Heights Elementary School and San Altos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 91945 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 91945, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91945, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8350 Mount Vernon St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5613
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5613
Gr: K-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Monterey Heights Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7550 Canton Dr.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5633
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5633
Gr: K-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
San Altos Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Madera St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5621
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5621
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7866 Lincoln St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5628
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5628
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
San Miguel Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7059 San Miguel Ave.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5619
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5619
Gr: K-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
7885 Golden Ave.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5637
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5637
Gr: K-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 91945, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 91945, CA include Mt. Vernon Elementary School, Monterey Heights Elementary School and San Altos Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 91945?
6 public elementary schools are located in 91945.
What is the racial composition of students in 91945?
91945 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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