For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 11,518 students in Escondido, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Escondido, CA are Heritage K-8 Charter, Classical Academy and Community Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escondido, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Escondido have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Escondido, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1855 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Gr: K-8 | 1,318 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2950 South Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Gr: K-8 | 1,570 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Coastal Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Gr: K-12 | 1,876 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
San Pasqual Union Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15305 Rockwood Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 745-4931
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 745-4931
Gr: K-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Quantum Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 North Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Gr: 4-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Bear Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3003 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Del Dios Academy Of Arts And Sciences
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 West Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
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%
Rank: #1212.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Reed Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Gr: 6-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Motivated Youth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 La Terraza Blvd. #150
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 343-2048
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 343-2048
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Limitless Learning Academy
Alternative School
1400 West Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2388
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2388
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Escondido, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center City High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Gr: K-8 | 1,699 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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%
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6785 Imperial Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 677-2180
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 677-2180
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
725 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Gr: K-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Escondido Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2065 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Gr: 9-12
2255 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1029 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Gr: 3-5 | 667 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Nicolaysen Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
420 N. Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Escondido, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Escondido, CA include Heritage K-8 Charter, Classical Academy and Community Montessori.
How many public middle schools are located in Escondido?
14 public middle schools are located in Escondido.
What is the racial composition of students in Escondido?
Escondido public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Escondido are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Escondido include: Heritage K-8 Charter vs. Classical Academy, Classical Academy vs. Heritage K-8 Charter, Bear Valley Middle School vs. Del Dios Academy Of Arts And Sciences
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