For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,875 students in 91977, CA (there are , serving 618 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 91977, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 91977, CA are College Preparatory Middle School, Quest Academy 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.
Public schools in zipcode 91977 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91977, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91977, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Preparatory Middle 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
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Quest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8805 Tyler St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5890
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5890
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math Academy At La Presa
(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
| 694 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Miguel High 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
| 1,506 students
Rank: #55.
Monte Vista High 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
| 1,537 students
Rank: #66.
La Presa Elementary 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
| 397 students
Rank: #77.
Spring Valley Academy
(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
| 341 students
91977, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 91977, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 91977, CA include College Preparatory Middle School, Quest Academy and Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math Academy At La Presa.
How many public schools are located in 91977?
7 public schools are located in 91977.
What percentage of students in 91977 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 91977 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91977?
91977 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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