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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Escondido Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 29,648 students in Escondido, CA (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,821 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Escondido, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Escondido, CA are Classical Academy High School, Heritage K-8 Charter and Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escondido, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Escondido have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Escondido, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 East Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Gr: 9-12 | 1,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1855 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Gr: K-8 | 1,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2950 South Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Gr: K-8 | 1,581 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Bernardo Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1122 Mountain Heights Dr.
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2700
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Coastal Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Gr: K-12 | 2,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
San Pasqual Union Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15305 Rockwood Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 745-4931
Gr: K-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Escondido Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1868 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
L. R. Green Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3115 Las Palmas Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2260
Gr: K-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
San Pasqual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17701 San Pasqual Valley Rd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 233-6003
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Quantum Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 North Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Gr: 4-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Del Lago Academy - Campus Of Applied Science
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1740 Scenic Trail Way
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 291-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Reidy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2869 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 739-5800
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1975 Miller Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2470
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Dimensions Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1325 Conway Dr.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2435
Gr: K-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Bear Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3003 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
North Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2301 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2479
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
San Pasqual High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3300 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 291-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,846 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
Rincon Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Lehner Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Juniper Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1809 South Juniper St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2462
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Rose Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
906 North Rose Ave.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2495
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Escondido High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1535 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 291-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2424.
Del Dios Academy Of Arts And Sciences
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 West Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1029 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2466
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Mission Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
939 East Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Glen View Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 East Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2448
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Orange Glen Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2861 Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2487
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
122 West Fourth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2431
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Farr Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
933 Farr Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 735-3049
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Rock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 Deodar Rd.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2284
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3232.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Reed Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Motivated Youth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 La Terraza Blvd. #150
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 343-2048
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #3434.
Orange Glen High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Glen Ridge Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,788 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Oak Hill Dr.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2483
Gr: K-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Escondido, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Escondido, CA include Classical Academy High School, Heritage K-8 Charter and Classical Academy.
How many public schools are located in Escondido?
39 public schools are located in Escondido.
What percentage of students in Escondido go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Escondido are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Escondido?
Escondido public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Escondido are often viewed compared to one another?

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