Valley Center Prep
Valley Center, CA · Valley Center-Pauma Unified
Alternative school · Grades K-12 · Rural, fringe
294th of 447 California schools statewide · better than 34%· Stable
28751-U Cole Grade Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-0455Official website ↗NCES ID 060006910646Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Valley Center Prep 294th of 447 California schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2017 to 34th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 36 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 78 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2002, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21.2% | 60.3% | ▲ 39.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 19.7% | 21.8% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| White | 57.6% | 14.1% | ▼ 43.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2002. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $928K in zip 92082 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Valley Center Prep in?
Valley Center Prep is part of the Valley Center-Pauma Unified district in Valley Center, California.
Is Valley Center Prep a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Valley Center Prep 294th of 447 California schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Valley Center Prep?
Hispanic 60%, American Indian 22%, White 14%, Two or more races 3% (78 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Valley Center Prep cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92082 is $928K 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.