For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,561 students in Valley Center, CA (there are , serving 17 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Valley Center, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Valley Center, CA are Lilac, All Tribes Elementary Charter and Valley Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley Center, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Valley Center have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Valley Center, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lilac
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30109 Lilac Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-1042
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-1042
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
All Tribes Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34320 Valley Center Rd. Ste. B
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-4375
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-4375
Gr: K-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Valley Center High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31322 Cole Grade Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-5500
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,094 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Valley Center Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28751 Cole Grade Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-1631
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-1631
Gr: 3-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Valley Center Prep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28751-u Cole Grade Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Valley Center Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28102 North Lake Wohlford Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-4295
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-4295
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
All Tribes Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34320 Valley Center Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Oak Glen High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14172 West Oak Glen Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
14249 Fruitvale Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-8282
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-8282
Gr: K-2 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Valley Center, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
All Tribes American Indian Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
34320 Valley Center Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3562 Canfield Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 742-3484
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 742-3484
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
28751 Cole Grade Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-1631
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-1631
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Valley Center, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Valley Center, CA include Lilac, All Tribes Elementary Charter and Valley Center High School.
How many public schools are located in Valley Center?
9 public schools are located in Valley Center.
What percentage of students in Valley Center go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Valley Center are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Center?
Valley Center public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Valley Center are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Valley Center include: Valley Center Elementary School vs. Lilac, Lilac vs. Valley Center Elementary School, Valley Center Prep vs. Lilac
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