Top 10 Best Escondido Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 31,164 students in Escondido, CA (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,769 private students). 95% 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 Del Lago Academy - Campus Of Applied Science, Escondido Charter High School and Heritage K-8 Charter. 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Escondido, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Del Lago Academy - 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
| 790 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 929 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 1,299 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 501 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 2,148 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 553 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 2,111 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 1,819 students
Rank: #99.
Valley High (Continuation)
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 N. Hidden Trails Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-2240
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
3003 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 953 students
Rank: n/an/a
1122 Mountain Heights Dr.
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2700
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2700
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: n/an/a
122 W. Fourth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2431
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2431
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: n/an/a
Classical Academy
Charter School
2950 S. Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Grades: K-8
| 1,742 students
Rank: n/an/a
Classical Academy High School
Charter School
207 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 1,329 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Academy Charter
Charter School
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-12
| 1,981 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Montessori
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 776 students
Rank: n/an/a
1325 Conway Dr.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2435
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2435
Grades: K-6
| 526 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 W. Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: n/an/a
Epiphany Prep Charter
Charter School
725 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Grades: K-8
| 706 students
Rank: n/an/a
933 Farr Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 735-3049
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 735-3049
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: n/an/a
737 W. 13th Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2444
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2444
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: n/an/a
2201 E. Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2448
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2448
Grades: K-5
| 633 students
Rank: n/an/a
2700 Reed Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Grades: 6-8
| 915 students
Rank: n/an/a
1809 S. Juniper St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2462
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2462
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: n/an/a
3115 Las Palmas Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2260
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2260
Grades: K-5
| 780 students
Rank: n/an/a
1029 N. Brd.way
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2466
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2466
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: n/an/a
1975 Miller Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2470
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2470
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
939 E. Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: n/an/a
2301 N. Brd.way
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2479
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2479
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: n/an/a
1820 Oak Hill Dr.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2483
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2483
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: n/an/a
2861 Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2487
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2487
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: n/an/a
980 N. Ash St.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2412
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2412
Grades: K-5
| 675 students
Rank: n/an/a
420 N. Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Grades: 4-8
| 308 students
Rank: n/an/a
2869 N. Brd.way
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 739-5800
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 739-5800
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: n/an/a
925 Lehner Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Grades: 6-8
| 944 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
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 are Del Lago Academy - Campus Of Applied Science, Escondido Charter High School and Heritage K-8 Charter.
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?
95% 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 minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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