For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,467 students in Carlsbad, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Carlsbad, CA are Aviara Oaks Middle School, Carlsbad Seaside Academy and Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlsbad, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Carlsbad have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carlsbad, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aviara Oaks Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6880 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Carlsbad Seaside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1645 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5300
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Calavera Hills Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4104 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6400
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Carlsbad, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Home Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
7100 Arenal Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Gr: K-7 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Carlsbad, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carlsbad, CA include Aviara Oaks Middle School, Carlsbad Seaside Academy and Valley Middle School. Carlsbad has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Carlsbad?
4 public middle schools are located in Carlsbad.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Carlsbad are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Carlsbad include: Valley Middle School vs. Calavera Hills Middle School, Calavera Hills Middle School vs. Valley Middle School
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