Chase Avenue Elementary

Chase Avenue Elementary sits in El Cajon, a working-class inland community east of San Diego where families are navigating real challenges, and this school is doing the same alongside them. With test scores that fall well below state averages, it's a school that will appeal most to families who are actively engaged and looking to supplement their child's learning at home or through outside resources. The Cajon Valley district has made meaningful efforts around student well-being and career exploration in recent years, and that community-minded spirit is worth acknowledging even as academics remain an area that needs significant growth.