For the 2024 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 30,178 students in Escondido, CA (there are 14 private schools, serving 1,952 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Escondido, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Escondido, CA are Bernardo Elementary School, Del Lago - Campus Of Applied Science and Escondido Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escondido, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Escondido have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Escondido, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bernardo Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1122 Mountain Heights Dr.
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2700
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2700
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Del Lago - Campus Of Applied Science
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1740 Scenic Trail Way
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 291-2500
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 291-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 774 students
Rank: #33.
Escondido Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1868 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #44.
Classical High School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1855 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Grades: K-8
| 1,306 students
Rank: #66.
L. R. Green Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3115 Las Palmas Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2260
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2260
Grades: K-5
| 748 students
Rank: #77.
Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2950 S. Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Grades: K-8
| 1,558 students
Rank: #88.
Quantum Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 N. Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Grades: 4-8
| 310 students
Rank: #99.
Coastal Charter
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #1010.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 739 students
Rank: #1111.
San Pasqual Union Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15305 Rockwood Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 745-4931
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 745-4931
Grades: K-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1212.
Reidy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2869 N. Brd.way
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 739-5800
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 739-5800
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #1313.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1975 Miller Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2470
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2470
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #1414.
San Pasqual High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 291-6000
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 291-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,122 students
Rank: #1515.
Dimensions Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-12
| 521 students
Rank: #1616.
Bear Valley Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3003 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: #1717.
Rose Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
906 N. Rose Ave.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2495
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2495
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1818.
North Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 N. Brd.way
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2479
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2479
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1919.
Escondido High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1535 N. Brd.way
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 291-4000
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 291-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,099 students
Rank: #2020.
Glen View Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E. Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2448
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2448
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #2121.
Orange Glen Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2861 Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2487
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2487
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #2222.
Del Dios Of Arts And Sciences
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W. Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: #2323.
Rincon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lehner Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #2424.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Conway Dr.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2435
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2435
Grades: K-6
| 512 students
Rank: #2525.
Mission Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
939 E. Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #2626.
Farr Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
933 Farr Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 735-3049
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 735-3049
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #2727.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1029 N. Brd.way
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2466
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2466
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #2828.
Orange Glen High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Glen Ridge Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-5000
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,925 students
Rank: #2929.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Reed Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Grades: 6-8
| 901 students
Rank: #3030.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
980 N. Ash St.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2412
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2412
Grades: K-5
| 640 students
Rank: #3131.
Juniper Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1809 S. Juniper St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2462
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2462
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #3232.
Rock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Deodar Rd.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2284
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2284
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #3333.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Oak Hill Dr.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2483
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2483
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #3434.
Felicita Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
737 W. 13th Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2444
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2444
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #3535.
San Pasqual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17701 San Pasqual Valley Rd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 233-6003
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 233-6003
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
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Escondido, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center City High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Coastal Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-8
| 1,699 students
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
Dehesa Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-12
| 464 students
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6785 Imperial Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 677-2180
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 677-2180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
725 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Grades: K-8
| 706 students
Escondido Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2065 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2255 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
1029 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Grades: 3-5
| 667 students
Nicolaysen Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
420 N. Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Escondido, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Escondido, CA include Bernardo Elementary School, Del Lago - Campus Of Applied Science and Escondido Charter High School.
How many public schools are located in Escondido, CA?
38 public schools are located in Escondido, CA.
What percentage of students in Escondido, CA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Escondido, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Escondido, CA?
Escondido, CA public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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