Best Encinitas Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,963 students in Encinitas, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Encinitas, CA are Pacific Trails Middle School, Carmel Valley Middle School and Earl Warren Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Encinitas, CA public middle schools have an score of 71% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and score of 79% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Encinitas have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Encinitas, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Pacific Trails Middle School

(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
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10/

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5975 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253

Gr: 7-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #22.

Carmel Valley Middle School

(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
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10/

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3800 Mykonos Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221

Gr: 7-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: #33.

Earl Warren Middle School

(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
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155 Stevens St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-1558

Gr: 7-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #44.

Jcs - Mountain Oaks

Charter School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
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10/

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539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989

Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #55.

Diegueno Middle School

(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
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2150 Village Park Way
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-1892

Gr: 7-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #66.

Oak Crest Middle School

(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
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675 Balour Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241

Gr: 7-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Encinitas, California

Encinitas, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

North Coast Alternative High School (Closed 2017)

Alternative School

684 Requeza
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860

Gr: 7-12

Pacific View Elementary School (Closed 2004)

608 Third St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4339

Gr: K-6 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Tip Academy (Closed 2009)

552 South El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 205-3902

Gr: K-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Encinitas, CA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Encinitas, CA include Pacific Trails Middle School, Carmel Valley Middle School and Earl Warren Middle School. Encinitas has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.

How many public middle schools are located in Encinitas?

6 public middle schools are located in Encinitas.

What is the racial composition of students in Encinitas?

Encinitas public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Encinitas are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Encinitas include: Pacific Trails Middle School vs. Carmel Valley Middle School, Diegueno Middle School vs. Oak Crest Middle School, Oak Crest Middle School vs. Diegueno Middle School