For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,398 students in 92082, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92082, CA are Lilac, All Tribes Elementary Charter and Valley Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92082 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92082, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92082, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lilac
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30109 Lilac Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-1042
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-1042
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
All Tribes Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34320 Valley Center Rd. Ste. B
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-4375
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-4375
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Valley Center Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28751 Cole Grade Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-1631
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-1631
Gr: 3-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Valley Center Prep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28751-u Cole Grade Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Valley Center Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28102 North Lake Wohlford Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-4295
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-4295
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
All Tribes Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34320 Valley Center Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
14249 Fruitvale Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-8282
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-8282
Gr: K-2 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 92082, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92082, CA include Lilac, All Tribes Elementary Charter and Valley Center Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92082?
7 public elementary schools are located in 92082.
What is the racial composition of students in 92082?
92082 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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