For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 5,544 students in 92356, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92356, CA are Granite Mountain Charter, Southern California Flex Academy and Lucerne Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92356 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92356, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92356, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granite Mountain Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(909) 906-3593
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(909) 906-3593
Gr: K-12 | 4,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Southern California Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(818) 396-8818
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(818) 396-8818
Gr: K-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Lucerne Valley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10788 Barstow Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-7659
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-7659
Gr: K-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 92356, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92356, CA include Granite Mountain Charter, Southern California Flex Academy and Lucerne Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92356?
3 public elementary schools are located in 92356.
What is the racial composition of students in 92356?
92356 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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