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Best La Mesa Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 10,604 students in La Mesa, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Mesa, CA are La Mesa Arts Academy, Fletcher Hills Elementary School and Lemon Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Mesa, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Mesa have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in La Mesa, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Mesa Arts Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4200 Parks Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5730
Gr: 5-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Fletcher Hills Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2330 Center Pl.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5820
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Lemon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8787 Lemon Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5835
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Murray Manor Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8305 El Paso St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5865
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4354 Conrad Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5775
Gr: K-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Jcs - Manzanita
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5300 Jackson Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-4344
Gr: K-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Maryland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5400 Maryland Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5744
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Sparrow Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5150 Wilson St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 439-6327
Gr: K-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Parkway Sports And Health Science Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9009 Park Plaza Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5810
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Northmont Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9405 Gregory St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5830
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Avocado Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3845 Avocado School Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 588-3100
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
881 Kuhn Dr., Ste. 106
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
Gr: K-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Rolando Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6925 Tower St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5800
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
La Mesa Dale Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4251 Olive Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5740
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Casa De Oro Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10227 Ramona Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5715
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Sweetwater Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10129 Austin Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5895
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 Stansbury St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5880
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Rancho Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8845 Noeline Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5885
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Loma Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10355 Loma Ln.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5862
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Vista La Mesa Academy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Violet St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 825-5645
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 South Barcelona St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5780
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2222.
Kempton Street Literacy Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Kempton St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5870
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8805 Tyler St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5890
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in La Mesa, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Mesa, CA include La Mesa Arts Academy, Fletcher Hills Elementary School and Lemon Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Mesa?
23 public elementary schools are located in La Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in La Mesa?
La Mesa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in La Mesa are often viewed compared to one another?

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