Top 5 Best Lemon Grove Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,968 students in Lemon Grove, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lemon Grove, CA are Mt. Vernon, 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.
Lemon Grove, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lemon Grove have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lemon Grove, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Vernon
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8350 Mount Vernon St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5613
Grades: K-6
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Monterey Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7550 Canton Dr.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5633
Grades: K-6
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
San Altos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Madera St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5621
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
San Miguel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7059 San Miguel Ave.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5619
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
7885 Golden Ave.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5637
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lemon Grove, California

Lemon Grove, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7866 Lincoln St
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5628
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
8425 Palm St
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5641
Grades: 7-8
| 591 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lemon Grove, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lemon Grove, CA include Mt. Vernon, Monterey Heights Elementary School and San Altos Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lemon Grove?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lemon Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Lemon Grove?
Lemon Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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