Los Altos Elementary

Los Altos Elementary sits in the southernmost corner of San Diego County, just minutes from the US-Mexico border in the Otay Ranch and San Ysidro corridor — a tight-knit, largely working-class community with deep cross-border ties and a strong sense of neighborhood identity. The school's academic scores are below state averages, so families prioritizing high test performance may want to explore other options within the Chula Vista Elementary District, which has several higher-performing campuses. That said, for families rooted in this community, Los Altos offers a local school experience that reflects the culture and character of one of San Diego's most distinctive and historically rich border neighborhoods.