For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,894 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 average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency 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 48% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Trails Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5975 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Gr: 7-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Carmel Valley Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3800 Mykonos Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Gr: 7-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Earl Warren Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
155 Stevens St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-1558
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-1558
Gr: 7-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Diegueno Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2150 Village Park Way
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-1892
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-1892
Gr: 7-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Oak Crest Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 Balour Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241
Gr: 7-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Gr: 7-12
608 Third St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4339
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4339
Gr: K-6 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 32%
552 South El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 205-3902
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 48% 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
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