For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,593 students in 92356, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 92356, CA are Granite Mountain Charter, Lucerne Valley High School and Southern California Flex Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92356 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92356, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92356, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Granite Mountain Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(909) 906-3593
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(909) 906-3593
Grades: K-12
| 3,942 students
Rank: #22.
Lucerne Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33233 Rabbit Springs Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2124
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2124
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Southern California Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(800) 868-6192
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(800) 868-6192
Grades: K-12
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
Lucerne Valley Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10788 Barstow Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-7659
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-7659
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #55.
Lucerne Valley Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33233 Rabbit Springs Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2124
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2124
Grades: 7-8
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain View High School
Alternative School
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
92356, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8560 Aliento Rd
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Grades: 5-9
| 2 students
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-6108
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-6108
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Lucerne Valley Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(951) 479-2609
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(951) 479-2609
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92356, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92356, CA include Granite Mountain Charter, Lucerne Valley High School and Southern California Flex Academy.
How many public schools are located in 92356?
6 public schools are located in 92356.
What is the racial composition of students in 92356?
92356 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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