Public schools in Winterhaven, CA
5 open public schools with an address in Winterhaven, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
575
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Winterhaven public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Winterhaven, CA: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 575 students, an average of 115 per school. The largest campus is San Pasqual Valley Elementary (259 students).
Every listed school belongs to San Pasqual Valley Unified. 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 12.1:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 94% 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 Winterhaven
Elementary schools in Winterhaven
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pasqual Valley Elementary San Pasqual Valley Unified | KG–05 | 259 | 19.9:1 |
Middle schools in Winterhaven
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pasqual Middle San Pasqual Valley Unified | 06–08 | 125 | 12.3:1 |
High schools in Winterhaven
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill M. Manes High San Pasqual Valley Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 14 | 9.4:1 | |
| San Pasqual Valley High San Pasqual Valley Unified | 09–12 | 177 | 11.9:1 | |
| San Pasqual Vocational Academy San Pasqual Valley Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.2%
- Hispanic50.6%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native39.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Winterhaven schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (575 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Winterhaven
How many public schools are in Winterhaven, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Winterhaven: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 575 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Winterhaven?
All listed public schools with an address in Winterhaven belong to San Pasqual Valley Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Winterhaven?
San Pasqual Valley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Winterhaven, with 177 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Winterhaven?
No school with an address in Winterhaven is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Winterhaven schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Winterhaven public schools is 12.1:1, 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 Winterhaven 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