Casa de Oro Elementary

Casa de Oro Elementary sits in the unincorporated Spring Valley community just east of La Mesa, a working-class neighborhood with a tight-knit, multicultural feel that's a world away from the pricier coastal suburbs. The school serves families who are deeply rooted in this part of San Diego County, and while test scores sit below the state median, there's a real sense of community here that numbers don't always capture. Families looking for an affordable, diverse corner of the county with easy access to both downtown San Diego and the East County foothills will find Spring Valley to be a genuinely livable place to raise kids.