For the 2026 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 34%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granite Mountain Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 3,942 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Lucerne Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Southern California Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Lucerne Valley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10788 Barstow Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-7659
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-7659
Gr: K-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Lucerne Valley Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33233 Rabbit Springs Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2124
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2124
Gr: 7-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
92356, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8560 Aliento Rd
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Gr: 5-9 | 2 students
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-6108
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-6108
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: 5-12
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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