Bancroft Elementary School
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Phone: (619) 668-5890
Fax: (619) 668-8335
District: La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 • 391 students
Bancroft Elementary School, a public school located in Spring Valley, CA, serves grades K-8 in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Bancroft Elementary School is a public school located in Spring Valley, CA. 391 students attend Bancroft Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 2/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 3/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: April 16, 2026
I see many instructional leaders on this campus, such as a principal and vice principal which are very VISIBLE. They are always in hallways and throughout the campus countlessly interacting with the families who attend. Every Friday peace circles are conducted with the entire school for students and parents whom are recognized for their academics which is a great motivation for each student to attend school daily so they are not missing out on valuable information. There are also various events on campus which allows families to engage together like coffee with the principal. It allows parents to see how their children are learning, safety, equality, and ideas that thrives for improvement in all aspects for students. With cutbacks and insufficient school funding,All Staff members still choose to focus on prioritized best outcomes for their students. The Thank you to the new main office attendees who share respect and kindness for people and parents that they serve to the best of their knowledge. Community facilitator has implemented a social group (Yard Duty )so that 4th and 5th graders candidates can provide the leadership role models for Tk- 1st. The older children are teaching the young peers how to behave safety on the playground while on campus.Its also great to see the many other student support service staff who give student requiring individualized support the proper care that they deserve whether its inside or outside learning facilities.Every school has its issues, but this school has provided me the reassurance I need for me and my child. Thank you very much.
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Posted: October 21, 2025
Approach was all wrong and disrespectful not to mention embarrassing. You should have called me to set a appointment to meet in a proper venue
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Posted: October 26, 2022
I had to pick up my son with a black eye/face.
During covid when the kids were not supposed to be even touching each other, another child pushed my son while playing tag and he fell unconscious. When he woke up there was kids around him. I drove down to the school and no one, not even the principal knew what had happen, the duty wasnt looking at the time. The principal refused to take accountability. The teachers were very nice and fun but my son was learning things that were a grade level below.
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Posted: July 28, 2018
Like I said, my son was jumped over being confronted to give up a ball he picked up and was punished for not standing there taking the beating.
Posted: July 28, 2018
A 3 out of 5, ONLY because his teacher Mrs Osuna was such a wonderful person to work with and in many cases overcompensated her patience.
Posted: July 28, 2018
My son's teacher in particular erious how over the homework every morning from the previous night.
Posted: July 28, 2018
My son's teacher was extremely patient with him and the rest of the class individually.
Posted: July 28, 2018
Posted: July 19, 2015
Posted: January 1, 2015
Best school I've taken my kids to. I worked with Mrs.Dilling as volunteer and had a great experience.
Posted: April 16, 2014
We love this school. The principal is great. My daughter is very happy here. She has a wonderful teacher and bullying is not tollerated at school.
Posted: September 25, 2013
The scores for Bancroft are low, but they have geat teachers. Not all kids test well. There are other things to take into consideration. It takes a combination of 3 to make a child successful, student, parent, & teacher need to work together. All 3 of my kids have gone here since 1st grade.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeview Village Apartments | Apartment Complex | Spring Valley | CA | 2.1 mi | |
| 2 | Jackson Pointe Townhomes | Condominium/Townhouse | Spring Valley | CA | 2.3 mi | |
| 3 | Jackson Pointe Townhomes | Condominium/Townhouse | Spring Valley | CA | 2.3 mi | |
| 4 | Del Cerro | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 5.1 mi | |
| 5 | City Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 5.7 mi | |
| 6 | Legacy Walk | Condominium/Townhouse | San Diego | CA | 6 mi | |
| 7 | Heritage at Otay Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 6 mi | |
| 8 | Eastlake Greens | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 6.4 mi | |
| 9 | Canyon Run Apartments | Apartment Complex | El Cajon | CA | 6.7 mi | |
| 10 | Otay Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 7.1 mi | |
| 11 | Eastlake Vistas | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 7.5 mi | |
| 12 | Cottage Lane | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 7.7 mi | |
| 13 | Eastlake Windingwalk | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 7.8 mi | |
| 14 | The Summit at Eastlake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 7.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East County of San Diego | La Mesa | CA | 2.8 mi | |
| 2 | Rancho San Diego | El Cajon | CA | 4.3 mi | |
| 3 | Bonita | Chula Vista | CA | 5.1 mi | |
| 4 | Del Cerro | San Diego | CA | 5.2 mi | |
| 5 | El Cajon | El Cajon | CA | 5.2 mi | |
| 6 | Kensington | San Diego | CA | 6.3 mi | |
| 7 | Otay Ranch | Chula Vista | CA | 6.9 mi | |
| 8 | North Park | San Diego | CA | 7.1 mi | |
| 9 | Eastlake of Chula Vista | Chula Vista | CA | 7.6 mi | |
| 10 | Santee | Santee | CA | 7.7 mi | |
| 11 | Santee Trolley Square | Santee | CA | 7.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| San Diego Naval Base | 7.5 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Medical Center | 8 mi. |
| Coronado Naval Amphibious Base | 9.8 mi. |
| MCRD San Diego | 11.1 mi. |
| North Island NAS | 11.7 mi. |
| Miramar MCAS | 12.3 mi. |
| Naval Base Point Loma | 13.9 mi. |
| Camp Pendleton | 48.7 mi. |
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