For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,478 students in Bonsall, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bonsall, CA are Bonsall Elementary School and Norman L. Sullivan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bonsall, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bonsall have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bonsall, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bonsall Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31555 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-5205
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-5205
Gr: K-5 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Norman L. Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7350 West Lilac Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-5209
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-5209
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Bonsall, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bonsall Charter Academy For Learning (Closed 2008)
Charter School
31505 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Morro Hills Charter Academy For Learning (Closed 2023)
Charter School
31505 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bonsall, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bonsall, CA include Bonsall Elementary School and Norman L. Sullivan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bonsall?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bonsall.
What is the racial composition of students in Bonsall?
Bonsall public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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