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Best Fallbrook Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,924 students in Fallbrook, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 451 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Fallbrook, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fallbrook, CA are La Paloma Elementary School, Fallbrook High School and Santa Margarita Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fallbrook, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fallbrook have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fallbrook, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Gr: K-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Fallbrook High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 South Stage Coach Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 723-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,853 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Santa Margarita Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 West Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5440
Gr: 4-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #44.
Vallecitos Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5211 Fifth St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-7092
Gr: K-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1978 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4430
Gr: K-6 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Oasis High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2208 South Stage Coach Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 723-6395
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Maie Ellis Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 West Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4132
Gr: K-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
James E. Potter Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1743 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4150
Gr: 7-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
William H. Frazier Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1835 Gum Tree Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4340
Gr: K-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Fallbrook Stem Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 West Fallbrook St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4000
Gr: K-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Fallbrook Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Ivy High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1056 Winterhaven Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 723-6395
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Mike Choate Early Childhood Education Center
407 South Mission Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 760-6959

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fallbrook, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fallbrook, CA include La Paloma Elementary School, Fallbrook High School and Santa Margarita Academy.
How many public schools are located in Fallbrook?
13 public schools are located in Fallbrook.
What percentage of students in Fallbrook go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Fallbrook are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fallbrook?
Fallbrook public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fallbrook are often viewed compared to one another?

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