For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,990 students in 92026, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92026, CA are Community Montessori, Dimensions Collaborative and Rincon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92026 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92026, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92026, CA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Dimensions Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Rincon Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lehner Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Mission Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
939 East Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
92026, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Dehesa Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1029 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Gr: 3-5 | 667 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92026, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92026, CA include Community Montessori, Dimensions Collaborative and Rincon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92026?
4 public middle schools are located in 92026.
What is the racial composition of students in 92026?
92026 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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