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8 schools in Pine Valley

California · Public K-12

Pine Valley runs 8 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment around 885 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high).

7-year change in Pine Valley

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
885
+341 (+63%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
34%
was 37%
% Hispanic
58%
was 52%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cottonwood Community DayHigh07-120
Hillside Junior/Senior HighHigh07-1231
JCS - Pine ValleyCombinedKG-12184
Mountain Empire HighHigh09-12412
Mountain Empire Junior HighMiddle07-08245
Mountain Empire Special Education PreschoolElementaryM-M·
Pine Valley MiddleCombinedM-M·
Sunrise High (Continuation)High09-1213

About Pine Valley

Pine Valley, California is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 885 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, and 2 other.

Average school size in Pine Valley is around 111 students, 81% lower than the California average of about 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 63%: 544 students in SY 2017-18 versus 885 in SY 2024-25. Pine Valley now counts 5 public schools, down from 6 in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment climbed from 52% to 58%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Pine Valley discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Pine Valley?
Pine Valley, California has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 885 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Pine Valley?
Pine Valley has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Pine Valley?
Mountain Empire High is the largest public school in Pine Valley by enrollment, with approximately 412 students.
What school districts serve Pine Valley?
Pine Valley is served by 2 public school districts, including JCS - Pine Valley District, Mountain Empire Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Pine Valley cover?
Public schools in Pine Valley serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Pine Valley?
1 of the 8 public schools in Pine Valley are charter schools.