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Best 92078 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,524 students in 92078, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92078, CA are Double Peak, San Elijo Middle School and La Mirada Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92078 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92078, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92078, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Double Peak
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 San Elijo Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2340
Gr: K-8 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
San Elijo Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Schoolhouse Way
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
La Mirada Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3697 La Mirada Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2000
Gr: K-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 La Bonita Dr., Ste. 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
Gr: K-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92078, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92078, CA include Double Peak, San Elijo Middle School and La Mirada Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 92078?
4 public middle schools are located in 92078.
What is the racial composition of students in 92078?
92078 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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