Monterey Heights Elementary
Lemon Grove, CA · Lemon Grove · Grades K-6
2,585th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 54%▲ Improving
Monterey Heights Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Monterey Heights Elementary 2,585th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 54% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2015 to 54th in 2025 — improving.
Monterey Heights Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 204 students tested
Monterey Heights Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 371 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.9% | 63.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 11.5% | 10.0% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 9.4% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 15.5% | 9.2% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 5.7% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Monterey Heights Elementary
Typical home value $759K in zip 91945 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Monterey Heights Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4San Altos ElementaryLemon Grove · 0.7 mi away3,465th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 33% - 3Audubon K-8San Diego Unified · 0.8 mi away4,326th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 28% - 4Keiller Leadership AcademySan Diego Unified · 0.9 mi away · charter3,893rd of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 22% - 5Avondale ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 0.9 mi away2,920th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 38% - 6Mt. Vernon ElementaryLemon Grove · 1 mi away2,528th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 38% - –Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education CenterLemon Grove · 1.1 mi away
- 3San Miguel ElementaryLemon Grove · 1.2 mi away4,404th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 23% - 4Freese ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.3 mi away3,928th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Monterey Heights Elementary in?
Monterey Heights Elementary is part of the Lemon Grove district in Lemon Grove, California.
Is Monterey Heights Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Monterey Heights Elementary 2,585th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Monterey Heights Elementary?
Hispanic 64%, White 10%, Two or more races 9%, Black 9% (371 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Monterey Heights Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91945 is $759K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.