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El Cajon · 92019

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

Explore the public schools listed in 92019, compare the patterns, and see what deserves a closer look.

Valhalla HighGranite Hills HighRancho San Diego ElementaryHillsdale MiddleVista Grande ElementaryCajon Valley HomeJamacha ElementaryMadison Avenue ElementaryMeridian ElementaryDehesa ElementaryMontgomery MiddleLexington Elementary92019N ↑
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92019 at a glance

92019 (El Cajon) has 12 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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8 comparable schools · average 26.9/100 · range 8.8–41.7

Middle schools

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2 comparable schools · average 27.1/100 · range 12.8–41.3

High schools

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2 comparable schools · average 52.3/100 · range 46.9–57.6

Explore ZIP codes near 92019

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92021El Cajon113.0 mi
92020El Cajon133.0 mi
91935Jamul35.1 mi
91942La Mesa55.3 mi
91977Spring Valley135.6 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

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Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in 92019

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Elementary schools in 92019 · 8 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Rancho San Diego Elementary
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
28.0%63rd percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100
Vista Grande Elementary
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
23.8%62nd percentile · SolidScope Score 41/100
Cajon Valley Home
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
16.5%33rd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 29/100
Jamacha Elementary
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
16.6%23rd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 26/100
Madison Avenue Elementary
Cajon Valley Union On the Rise
6.5%22nd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100
Meridian Elementary
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
5.0%15th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 22/100

Middle schools in 92019 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Hillsdale Middle
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
23.0%62nd percentile · SolidScope Score 41/100
Montgomery Middle
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
3.4%2nd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 13/100

High schools in 92019 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Valhalla High
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
26.8%65th percentile · SolidScope Score 58/100
Granite Hills High
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
12.4%30th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 47/100
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Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 92019?
This SchoolScope directory lists 12 public schools in 92019 (El Cajon) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 92019?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Rancho San Diego Elementary (42/100). Middle: Hillsdale Middle (41/100). High: Valhalla High (58/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 92019 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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