For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 928 students in 91962, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 91962, CA are Sunrise High (Continuation School), Jcs - Pine Valley and Hillside Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91962 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91962, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 91962, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunrise High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7454 Pine Blvd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Jcs - Pine Valley
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28876 Old Highway 80
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-1300
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-1300
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Hillside Junior/senior High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Pine Blvd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Empire High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3305 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain Empire Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3305 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 326-6662
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 326-6662
Grades: 7-8
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cottonwood Community Day
Alternative School
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-9022
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-9022
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-9022
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-9022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
91962, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
J.p. Western Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3291 Buckman Springs Rd
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 427-0155
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 427-0155
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Po Box 1434
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8327
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8327
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3305 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
3305 Buckman Springs Rd
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601
Grades: 8
| n/a students
7454 Pine Blvd
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8693
Grades: K-3
| 114 students
7454 Pine Blvd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-9022
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-9022
Grades: 7-8
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 91962, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 91962, CA include Sunrise High (Continuation School), Jcs - Pine Valley and Hillside Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 91962?
7 public schools are located in 91962.
What is the racial composition of students in 91962?
91962 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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