For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,020 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 77% 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 (2025)
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 | 788 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 497 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 810 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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 | 925 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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