Best Carlsbad Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aviara Oaks Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6880 Ambrosia Ln.
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
3557 Monroe St.
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
1645 Magnolia Ave.
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
4104 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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Carlsbad, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
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
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?

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