Schools in La Mesa, California (2025)
16 schools · 11,963 students · 12 public, 4 charter · median Enrollment 518.
La Mesa, in California, has 16 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 11,963 students. By level there are 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 other; by sector 12 public, 4 charter.
The median Enrollment across La Mesa's schools is 518, above the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
14 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Murdock Elementary (69.8, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by La Mesa Arts Academy (64.9, top 50% of middle schools nationally), and Helix High (60.5, top 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Helix High (2,554 students), Grossmont High (2,172 students), La Mesa Arts Academy (1,059 students).
Ranked schools in La Mesa
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 170Murdock ElementaryLa Mesa · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 608 students
- 265La Mesa Arts AcademyLa Mesa · Public Middle55% Math proficiency · 1,059 students
- 361Helix HighLa Mesa · Charter High72% Math proficiency · 2,554 students
- 457Parkway Sports and Health Science AcademyLa Mesa · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 897 students
- 551Murray Manor ElementaryLa Mesa · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 530 students
- 650Lemon Avenue ElementaryLa Mesa · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 502 students
- 750Northmont ElementaryLa Mesa · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 422 students
- 848Sparrow AcademyLa Mesa · Charter Elementary32% Math proficiency · 156 students
- 945Maryland Avenue ElementaryLa Mesa · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 451 students
- 1043Grossmont HighLa Mesa · Public High32% Math proficiency · 2,172 students
- 1139La Mesa Dale ElementaryLa Mesa · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 460 students
- 1237Avocado ElementaryLa Mesa · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 573 students
- 1330Vista La Mesa AcademyLa Mesa · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 518 students
- 1429Rolando ElementaryLa Mesa · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 371 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murdock Elementary La Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 69.8 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 608 |
| 2 | La Mesa Arts Academy La Mesa · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 64.9 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 1,059 |
| 3 | Helix High La Mesa · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 60.5 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 2,554 |
| 4 | Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy La Mesa · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.0 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 897 |
| 5 | Murray Manor Elementary La Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 51.0 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 530 |
| 6 | Lemon Avenue Elementary La Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 50.0 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 7 | Northmont Elementary La Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 49.7 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 422 |
| 8 | Sparrow Academy La Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 47.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 156 |
| 9 | Maryland Avenue Elementary La Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 45.4 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 10 | Grossmont High La Mesa · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 43.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 2,172 |
| 11 | La Mesa Dale Elementary La Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 39.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 460 |
| 12 | Avocado Elementary La Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 36.8 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 573 |
| 13 | Vista La Mesa Academy La Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 29.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 518 |
| 14 | Rolando Elementary La Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 28.5 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 371 |
Other schools in La Mesa
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in La Mesa side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in La Mesa?
Murdock Elementary is the highest-ranked school in La Mesa with a Success Index (US) of 69.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in La Mesa?
La Mesa has 16 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 other) educating 11,963 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in La Mesa?
The median Enrollment across schools in La Mesa is 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.