For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,543 students in Spring Valley, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spring Valley, 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.
Spring Valley, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spring Valley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Spring Valley, CA (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.
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: #55.
Trust Blended Learning
(Math: 16% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10355 Loma Ln.
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 771-6080
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 771-6080
Grades: K-8
| 52 students
Spring Valley, 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 elementary schools in Spring Valley, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spring Valley, CA include College Preparatory Middle School, Quest Academy and Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math Academy At La Presa.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spring Valley?
5 public elementary schools are located in Spring Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Valley?
Spring Valley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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