Public schools in San Jacinto, CA
18 open public schools with an address in San Jacinto, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,931
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of San Jacinto public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in San Jacinto, CA: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,931 students, an average of 746 per school. The largest campus is San Jacinto High (2,388 students), and the largest elementary school is Estudillo Elementary (831).
San Jacinto Unified operates the most schools here (17), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 22.4:1, similar to 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 1 charter school, 2 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 85% 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 San Jacinto
Elementary schools in San Jacinto
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton A. Record Jr. Elementary San Jacinto Unified | KG–05 | 492 | 21.9:1 | |
| De Anza Elementary San Jacinto Unified | KG–05 | 692 | 21.7:1 | |
| Edward Hyatt World Language Academy San Jacinto Unified · Magnet · Alternative School | KG–08 | 594 | 23.8:1 | |
| Estudillo Elementary San Jacinto Unified | KG–05 | 831 | 24.5:1 | |
| Megan Cope Elementary San Jacinto Unified | KG–05 | 756 | 22.9:1 | |
| Park Hill Elementary San Jacinto Unified | KG–05 | 824 | 24.9:1 | |
| Rose Salgado Elementary San Jacinto Unified | KG–05 | — | — | |
| San Jacinto Elementary San Jacinto Unified | KG–05 | 519 | 23.7:1 | |
| San Jacinto Technology Institute San Jacinto Unified · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–08 | 191 | 19.1:1 |
Middle schools in San Jacinto
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Middle San Jacinto Unified | 06–08 | 893 | 18.7:1 | |
| North Mountain Middle San Jacinto Unified | 06–08 | 953 | 19.3:1 |
High schools in San Jacinto
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Heights Academy San Jacinto Unified | 09–12 | 125 | 32.4:1 | |
| Mountain View High San Jacinto Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 231 | 19.3:1 | |
| San Jacinto High San Jacinto Unified | 09–12 | 2,388 | 19.3:1 | |
| San Jacinto Leadership Academy - Magnet San Jacinto Unified · Magnet | 06–12 | 748 | 23.2:1 | |
| San Jacinto Middle College High San Jacinto Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 36 | 45:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in San Jacinto
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto Early Childhood Education Center San Jacinto Unified | Not reported | — | — | |
| San Jacinto Valley Academy San Jacinto Valley Academy District · Charter | KG–12 | 1,658 | 17.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.6%
- Hispanic77.5%
- Black7.5%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 San Jacinto schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,931 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in San Jacinto
How many public schools are in San Jacinto, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in San Jacinto: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 11,931 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve San Jacinto?
Schools with an address in San Jacinto belong to 2 education agencies, led by San Jacinto Unified (17 schools), San Jacinto Valley Academy 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 San Jacinto?
San Jacinto High reported the largest high-school enrollment in San Jacinto, with 2,388 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in San Jacinto?
Yes. 1 of the 18 public schools in San Jacinto are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including San Jacinto Valley Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in San Jacinto schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across San Jacinto public schools is 22.4:1, similar to 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 San Jacinto 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