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16 schools in Spring Valley

California · Public K-12

Across the city, Spring Valley hosts 16 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 10,328 California students (about 646 per campus).

7-year change in Spring Valley

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,276
-512 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
16%
was 18%
% Hispanic
63%
was 59%
% Black
9%
was 11%
% Asian
5%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Avondale ElementaryElementaryKG-05291
Bancroft ElementaryElementaryKG-08391
Casa de Oro ElementaryElementaryKG-05320
College Preparatory MiddleMiddle05-08397
Highlands ElementaryElementaryKG-05357
Kempton Street Literacy AcademyElementaryKG-05480
La Presa ElementaryElementaryKG-05346
Loma ElementaryElementaryKG-05315
Monte Vista HighHigh09-121,543
Mount Miguel HighHigh09-121,539
Rancho ElementaryElementaryKG-05324
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La PresaMiddle05-08800
Spring Valley AcademyMiddle06-08597
Steele Canyon HighHigh09-122,198
Sweetwater Springs ElementaryElementaryKG-05378
Trust Blended LearningElementaryKG-0852

About Spring Valley

Spring Valley, California is home to 16 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 10,328 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.

On the school-mix side, the city spans 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 646, meaningfully above the state mean of about 578.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 5%: 10,788 students in SY 2017-18 versus 10,276 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 59% to 63% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Spring 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 K-12 schools are in Spring Valley, California?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Spring Valley, with a combined enrollment of about 10,328.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Spring Valley?
Spring Valley has 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Spring Valley?
Steele Canyon High is the largest public school in Spring Valley by enrollment, with approximately 2,198 students.
What school districts serve Spring Valley?
Spring Valley is served by 4 public school districts, including La Mesa-Spring Valley, Grossmont Union High, Steele Canyon High District, College Preparatory Middle District.
What grade levels do public schools in Spring Valley cover?
Public schools in Spring Valley serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Spring Valley?
2 of the 16 public schools in Spring Valley are charter schools.