Best Spring Valley Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,420 students in Spring Valley, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 811 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Spring Valley, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Spring Valley, CA are College Preparatory Middle School, Steele Canyon High School and Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math Academy At La Presa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spring Valley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Spring Valley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Spring Valley, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10269 Madrid Way
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Gr: 5-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Steele Canyon High School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12440 Campo Rd.
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 2,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math Academy At La Presa
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Leland St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5720
Gr: 5-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Monte Vista High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 660-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Mount Miguel High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8585 Blossom Ln.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 664-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,539 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
La Presa Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
519 La Presa St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5790
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Spring Valley Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Conrad Dr.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Spring Valley, CA?
How many public schools are located in Spring Valley?
7 public schools are located in Spring Valley.
What percentage of students in Spring Valley go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Spring Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Valley?
Spring Valley public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Spring Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Spring Valley include: Mount Miguel High School vs. Monte Vista High School

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