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9 schools in Valley Center

California · Public K-12

Valley Center's public-school directory totals 9 schools, with student enrollment near 3,551 (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Valley Center

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,551
-316 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
20%
was 31%
% Hispanic
61%
was 52%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
All Tribes CharterHigh06-1282
All Tribes Elementary CharterElementaryKG-0584
LilacElementaryKG-05438
Oak Glen HighHigh09-1278
Valley Center ElementaryElementary03-05476
Valley Center HighHigh09-121,075
Valley Center MiddleMiddle06-08766
Valley Center PrepCombinedKG-1256
Valley Center PrimaryElementaryKG-02496

About Valley Center

Across Valley Center, California, 9 public schools teaches about 3,551 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Valley Center is around 395 students, 32% meaningfully below the California average of about 578.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,551 students, shrank 8% from the 3,867 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 31% to 20%.

On this page, the community for Valley Center discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Valley Center, California?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Valley Center, with a combined enrollment of about 3,551.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Valley Center?
Valley Center has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Valley Center?
Valley Center High is the largest public school in Valley Center by enrollment, with approximately 1,075 students.
What school districts serve Valley Center?
Valley Center is served by 3 public school districts, including Valley Center-Pauma Unified, All Tribes Elementary Charter District, All Tribes Charter District.
What grade levels do public schools in Valley Center cover?
Public schools in Valley Center serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Valley Center?
2 of the 9 public schools in Valley Center are charter schools.