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13 schools in Lakeside

California · Public K-12

In Lakeside, public K-12 schools number 13 and serve approximately 6,631 students across 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Lakeside

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,631
-594 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
48%
was 57%
% Hispanic
38%
was 31%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Barona Indian CharterElementaryKG-0886
DREAM AcademyElementaryKG-08138
El Capitan HighHigh09-121,810
Lakeside Early Advantage PreschoolElementaryM-M·
Lakeside Farms ElementaryElementaryKG-05667
Lakeside MiddleMiddle06-08724
Lakeview ElementaryElementaryKG-05666
Lemon Crest ElementaryElementaryKG-05437
Lindo Park ElementaryElementaryKG-05421
River Valley CharterHigh07-12231
Riverview ElementaryElementary02-05469
Tierra del Sol MiddleMiddle06-08713
Winter Gardens ElementaryElementaryKG-01269

About Lakeside

Lakeside is a middle-population California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 13 schools and 6,631 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Lakeside is around 510 students, 12% below the California average of about 578.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,631 students, decreased 8% from the 7,225 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 57% to 48%.

On this page, the community for Lakeside discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Lakeside, California?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Lakeside, with a combined enrollment of about 6,631.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lakeside?
Lakeside has 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lakeside?
El Capitan High is the largest public school in Lakeside by enrollment, with approximately 1,810 students.
What school districts serve Lakeside?
Lakeside is served by 4 public school districts, including Barona Indian Charter District, Lakeside Union Elementary, Grossmont Union High, River Valley Charter District.
What grade levels do public schools in Lakeside cover?
Public schools in Lakeside serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Lakeside?
2 of the 13 public schools in Lakeside are charter schools.