Public schools in Julian, CA
5 open public schools with an address in Julian, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,307
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
2 virtual
An overview of Julian public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Julian, CA: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,307 students, an average of 261 per school. The largest campus is Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy (693 students), and the largest elementary school is Julian Elementary (189).
Julian Union Elementary operates the most schools here (2), and 2 regular districts have at least one Julian campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Julian
Elementary schools in Julian
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Elementary Julian Union Elementary | KG–05 | 189 | 19.5:1 |
Middle schools in Julian
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Junior High Julian Union Elementary | 06–08 | 110 | 21.8:1 |
High schools in Julian
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian High Julian Union High | 09–12 | 112 | 16:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Julian
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 693 | 28.7:1 | |
| Julian Charter Julian Charter District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 203 | 14.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.7%
- Hispanic41.1%
- Black1.7%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Julian schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,307 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Julian
How many public schools are in Julian, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Julian: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,307 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Julian?
Schools with an address in Julian belong to 4 education agencies, led by Julian Union Elementary (2 schools), Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy District (1 school), Julian Charter District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Julian?
Julian High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Julian, with 112 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Julian?
Yes. 2 of the 5 public schools in Julian are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy, Julian Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Julian schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Julian public schools is 19.5:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Julian guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities