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El Cajon · 92020

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

Explore the public schools listed in 92020, compare the patterns, and see what deserves a closer look.

Grossmont Middle College HighFletcher Hills ElementaryFuerte ElementaryLiteracy First CharterPepper Drive ElementaryEJE Middle AcademyEJE Elementary Academy CharterAltus Schools East CountyJohnson ElementaryIDEA CenterFlying Hills School of ArtsChase Avenue ElementaryCajon Valley MiddleAnza ElementaryChaparral HighMERIT Academy92020N ↑
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Census ZIP approximation (ZCTA)

92020 at a glance

92020 (El Cajon) has 16 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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9 comparable schools · average 32.7/100 · range 13.8–52.5

Middle schools

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2 comparable schools · average 25.1/100 · range 15.4–34.8

High schools

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2 comparable schools · average 48.3/100 · range 21.1–75.6

Explore ZIP codes near 92020

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
91942La Mesa52.7 mi
92119San Diego43.3 mi
92019El Cajon123.5 mi
92071Santee103.8 mi
91941La Mesa103.8 mi

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Schools in 92020

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Elementary schools in 92020 · 9 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Fletcher Hills Elementary
La Mesa-Spring Valley Solid Base
39.6%79th percentile · StrongScope Score 52/100
Fuerte Elementary
Cajon Valley Union On the Rise
31.4%76th percentile · StrongScope Score 50/100
Literacy First Charter
San Diego County Office of Education On the Rise
27.0%72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 47/100
Pepper Drive Elementary
Santee Building Momentum
22.1%56th percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100
EJE Elementary Academy Charter
Cajon Valley Union On the Rise
8.8%43rd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100
Johnson Elementary
Cajon Valley Union On the Rise
6.8%25th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 26/100

Middle schools in 92020 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
EJE Middle Academy
Cajon Valley Union On the Rise
9.8%47th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100
Cajon Valley Middle
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
3.3%4th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 15/100

High schools in 92020 · 5 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Grossmont Middle College High
Grossmont Union High High Ceiling
53.3%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100
Altus Schools East County
SBE - Altus Schools East County alternative school
9.5%72nd percentile · SolidWithin its own school classScope Score 29/100
IDEA Center
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
4.3%1st percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 21/100
Chaparral High
Grossmont Union High continuation high school
0.0%1st percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 7/100
MERIT Academy
Grossmont Union High special education center
4.2%Not ranked
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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 92020?
This SchoolScope directory lists 16 public schools in 92020 (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 92020?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Fletcher Hills Elementary (52/100). Middle: EJE Middle Academy (35/100). High: Grossmont Middle College High (76/100). 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 92020 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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