Best Public Schools in Santee, CA

The city of Santee, California is home to 11 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of either the Santee School District or the Grossmont Union High School District.

Among the standout schools in Santee are Santana High School, which ranks 354th out of 2,335 California high schools and earns 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, and Rio Seco Elementary, which ranks 909th out of 5,848 California elementary schools and also earns 4 out of 5 stars. Another exceptional performer is Sycamore Canyon Elementary, a small school with only 320 students that ranks 951st out of 5,848 California elementary schools and has very high proficiency rates.

While the Santee School District overall performs well, with most of its elementary schools earning 4 out of 5 stars, there is a noticeable gap in academic performance between the elementary and high school levels. The two high schools in the Grossmont Union High School District have lower proficiency rates compared to the top-performing elementary schools in Santee. Additionally, the schools in Santee exhibit varying degrees of racial diversity and socioeconomic factors, with some schools serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.