Avocado Elementary School

Grades: K-5
Students: 573
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 598:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
11 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
5/10
Test Scores
3/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
5/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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I called this morning to the school office to ask if my son toy there because it's been taking by his teacher and dropped on the office. And the teacher sent us email saying that I repeat myself to the lady 3 times that the teacher told us to check with the office and the lady keep saying email the
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Posted by a parent on 6/12/2026
Overall, one of the better schools in the area. Unfortunately, children are allowed to get away with ANYTHING. The whole "gentle parenting" approach does not work in schools. When a student chokes another student and there aren't any consequences.... That's a concern. Admin wants to look good to the
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Posted by a community member on 4/2/2023
Avocado is a diverse school that values community. The open space concept allows the students and staff to build relationships that wouldn't necessarily be formed in a typical school. We love it!
Posted by a parent on 1/22/2020
We made a district transfer to this school because we heard our home school wasn't very good. I am beyond happy with Avocado. The staff and parents are very involved. The principal, Mr. Himaka clearly loves his job but takes it seriously as well. He has the students best interests at heart. It's not
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Posted by a parent on 6/9/2018
Awesome first year. Mrs DeVos was the best teacher ever. Great students and staff. All around great experience.
Posted by a parent on 7/17/2017

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La Mesa schools - Avocado Elementary School is located at 3845 Avocado School Road, La Mesa CA 91941. Avocado Elementary School is in the Cajon Valley Union School District. Avocado Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.

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