For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,060 students in Spring Valley, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 712 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Spring Valley, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
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 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Spring Valley, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10269 Madrid Way
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Steele Canyon High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12440 Campo Rd.
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-3550
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 2,168 students
Rank: #33.
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math Academy At La Presa
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Leland St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5720
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5720
Grades: 5-8
| 718 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Miguel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8585 Blossom Ln.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 664-8400
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 664-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,480 students
Rank: #55.
Monte Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 660-3000
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 660-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,569 students
Rank: #66.
La Presa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
519 La Presa St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5790
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5790
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Rank: #77.
Spring Valley Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Conrad Dr.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5750
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5750
Grades: 7-8
| 359 students
Spring Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Quest Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8805 Tyler St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5890
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5890
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3845 Spring Dr.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5825
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5825
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Spring Valley, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Spring Valley, CA include College Preparatory Middle School, Steele Canyon High School and Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math Academy At La Presa.
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?
91% of all K-12 students in Spring Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Valley?
Spring Valley public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (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, Monte Vista High School vs. Mount Miguel High School
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