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K–12 schools

Schools in La Mesa

Public elementary, middle and high schools from the 2023–24 directory in La Mesa, with grades, enrollment, student–teacher ratios, districts and links to school calendars.

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Districts

School districts

The districts that run public schools in this city, with their school calendars below.

Calendars

School calendars

No-school days, breaks, early release and events from each district’s public calendar.

All days off

JCS - Manzanita School District calendar

Coming up

  1. Board MeetingFriday · All day · Zoom
  2. Board MeetingFriday · All day · Zoom
  3. Board MeetingFriday · All day · Zoom
  4. Board MeetingFriday · All day · Zoom
  5. Board MeetingFriday · All day · Zoom
  6. Board MeetingFriday · All day · Zoom

Last checked Oct 29, 2026, 10:55 AM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.

Next day off: Wed, Nov 11 · Veteran's Day (Observed) - No School · All days off

Helix High School District calendar

Key dates

  1. Veteran's Day (Observed) - No SchoolWednesday · All dayKey date
  2. Supporter's BreakfastFriday · 8:00 AM · GymKey date
  3. Staff Development/Faculty Workday - (Non Student Day)Monday · 7:30 AMKey date
  4. Staff Development/Faculty Workday - (Non Student Day)Tuesday · 7:30 AMKey date
  5. Martin Luther King Jr Day - No SchoolMonday · All dayKey date
  6. Lincoln's Day - No SchoolFriday · All dayKey date

Coming up

  1. Choir Karaoke NightThursday · 6:00 PM · PAC
  2. School TourTuesday · 6:00 PM · RM 1600
  3. Charter Board MeetingMonday · 4:15 PM · RM 300 - Library
  4. School TourTuesday · 6:00 PM · RM 1600
  5. Fall Student Voice SurveyWednesday · 10:07 AM · Various classrooms
  6. School TourTuesday · 6:00 PM · RM 1600
  7. Charter Board MeetingMonday · 4:15 PM · RM 300 - Library
  8. School TourWednesday · 9:00 AM · RM 300 - Library
  9. School TourTuesday · 6:00 PM · RM 1600
  10. School TourWednesday · 9:00 AM · RM 300 - Library

Last checked Oct 29, 2026, 10:45 AM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.

Next day off: Wed, Nov 11 · No School - Veteran's Day · All days off

Sparrow Academy calendar

Key dates

  1. Teacher Professional DevelopmentThursday · 1:30 PMKey date
  2. No School - Veteran's DayWednesday · All dayKey date
  3. Minimum Days All Week for Parent-Teacher ConferencesMonday · Nov 16 – Nov 20Key date
  4. No School for Thanksgiving BreakMonday · Nov 23 – Nov 27Key date
  5. Teacher Professional DevelopmentThursday · 1:30 PMKey date
  6. Teacher Professional DevelopmentThursday · 1:30 PMKey date

Coming up

  1. Teacher PrepThursday · 1:30 PM
  2. Dia de Los Muerto hosted by NESTThursday · 4:00 PM
  3. Halloween ParadeFriday · 8:30 AM
  4. Homeschool Field Trip - Summer's PastFriday · 10:00 AM
  5. Homeschool Science in the Park (Lake Murray)Tuesday · 11:00 AM
  6. 1st Grade Family MeetingThursday · 5:00 PM
  7. Campus Care DaySunday · 10:00 AM
  8. School TourTuesday · 8:30 AM
  9. TK/Kinder Lantern WalkTuesday · 5:00 PM
  10. 1st Grade Lantern WalkWednesday · 5:00 PM

Last checked Oct 29, 2026, 10:55 AM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.

The Learning Choice Academy - East County calendar

Coming up

  1. Western Spirit Day (SD)Thursday · All day
  2. The Outsiders - Broadway ShowThursday · 7:30 PM · 1100 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
  3. Renaissance Faire Field TripSaturday · 10:00 AM · Felicita County Park, 742 Clarence Ln, Escondido, CA 92029, USA
  4. La Mesa Apex Fun RunMonday · Nov 9 – Nov 20
  5. Homeschool Field Trip: Experience Fleet Week San Diego Student STEM Day!Tuesday · 8:30 AM · Broadway Pier/Port Pavilion, 1000 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92132, USA
  6. Midway Museum Field TripMonday · 10:30 AM · USS Midway Museum, 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA, (Vehicle)-Truck-8K41398
  7. LM 5th Grade Class Water Treatment Plant Field TripTuesday · 8:45 AM
  8. Elf the Musical - Broadway ShowTuesday · 7:00 PM · San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
  9. Disney on IceFriday · 7:00 PM · Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
  10. Birch Aquarium Field TripMonday · 9:45 AM · Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA

Last checked Oct 29, 2026, 10:45 AM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.

Next day off: Wed, Nov 11 · Veterans Day (Schools and District Closed) · All days off

Lemon Grove calendar

Key dates

  1. Closed Session Regular Governing Board MeetingTuesday · 5:00 PM · Lemon Grove Library (Community Room) - 3001 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA - Streamed Live on YouTubeKey date
  2. Veterans Day (Schools and District Closed)Wednesday · All dayKey date
  3. Closed Session Regular Governing Board MeetingTuesday · 5:00 PM · Lemon Grove Library (Community Room) - 3001 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA - Streamed Live on YouTubeKey date
  4. Staff Professional Development (Schools Closed)Monday · All dayKey date
  5. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Schools and District Closed)Monday · All dayKey date
  6. Lincoln's Birthday (Schools and District Closed)Monday · All dayKey date

Coming up

  1. Open Session Regular Governing Board MeetingTuesday · 6:00 PM · Lemon Grove Library (Community Room) - 3001 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA - Streamed Live on YouTube
  2. Open Session Regular Governing Board MeetingTuesday · 6:00 PM · Lemon Grove Library (Community Room) - 3001 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA - Streamed Live on YouTube
  3. Washington's Birthday (Schools and District Closed)Monday · All dayKey date
  4. Honoring Farmworkers Movement & Latino Civil Rights (Schools and District Closed)Wednesday · All dayKey date

Last checked Oct 29, 2026, 10:45 AM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.

8 schools

Elementary schools

Pre-K and kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade.

K–6La Mesa Dale Elementary520 students · 27.4 per teacher4370 Parks Ave.K–6Lemon Avenue Elementary513 students · 27 per teacher8787 Lemon Ave.K–6Maryland Avenue Elementary485 students · 23.1 per teacher5400 Maryland Ave.K–6Murray Manor Elementary568 students · 25.8 per teacher8305 El Paso St.K–6Northmont Elementary427 students · 26.7 per teacher9405 Gregory St.K–6Rolando Elementary449 students · 28.1 per teacher6925 Tower St.K–8 · CharterSparrow Academy348 students · 26.8 per teacher4207 Spring Gardens Rd.K–8Vista La Mesa Academy531 students · 24.1 per teacher3900 Violet St.
2 schools

Middle and junior high schools

Grades six through eight, roughly.

4–8La Mesa Arts Academy1,057 students · 22.5 per teacher4200 Parks Ave.6–8Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy690 students · 19.2 per teacher9009 Park Plaza Dr.
1 schools

High schools

Grades nine through twelve.

9–12 · CharterHelix High2,544 students · 24.2 per teacher7323 University Ave.
2 schools

Other schools

K–8 and K–12 schools, special programs and alternative schools.

K–12 · CharterJCS - Manzanita200 students · 12.5 per teacher5300 Jackson Dr.K–12 · CharterThe Learning Choice Academy - East County440 students · 20 per teacher4215 Spring St.
4 schools

Private schools

Independent and religious schools, from the U.S. Department of Education’s Private School Survey (2023–24).

Grades K–8 · Lutheran (Missouri Synod)Christ Lutheran Elementary213 studentsGrades Pre-K–8 · NonsectarianMt Helix Academy - Tiee186 studentsGrades K–8 · Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod)Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School49 studentsGrades Pre-K–8 · Roman CatholicSt Martin Of Tours Academy194 students
Questions

Schools in La Mesa: questions

How many public schools are in La Mesa?

13 public schools are located in La Mesa, with about 8,772 students: 8 elementary schools, 2 middle and junior high schools, 1 high schools, 2 other schools. Source: U.S. Department of Education, 2023–24.

What school districts serve La Mesa?

La Mesa-Spring Valley (8 schools); JCS - Manzanita School District (1 school); Helix High School District (1 school); Sparrow Academy (1 school); The Learning Choice Academy - East County (1 school); Lemon Grove (1 school).

What is the largest high school in La Mesa?

Helix High, with 2,544 students.

Where can I find school calendars for La Mesa?

Each district’s website has its calendar, including the first day of school, breaks and early-release days. The district list on this page links to each one.

What private schools are in La Mesa?

4 private schools recorded in the NCES 2023–24 survey: Christ Lutheran Elementary (grades K–8, Lutheran (Missouri Synod)); St Martin Of Tours Academy (grades Pre-K–8, Roman Catholic); Mt Helix Academy - Tiee (grades Pre-K–8, Nonsectarian); Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School (grades K–8, Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod)).

Public school data from the U.S. Department of Education’s Common Core of Data (2023–24 directory; enrollment and teachers as reported to NCES). Private schools: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24); schools located in a private home are not listed. These are historical survey records, not confirmation of current operation. Confirm current location and admissions with each school, and enrollment boundaries with the district.

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