For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,937 students in Fallbrook, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 451 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Fallbrook, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Fallbrook, CA are Santa Margarita Academy, Fallbrook High School and La Paloma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fallbrook, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fallbrook have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fallbrook, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Margarita Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W. Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5440
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5440
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Fallbrook High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 S. Stage Coach Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 723-6300
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 723-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,959 students
Rank: #33.
La Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Grades: K-6
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Vallecitos Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5211 Fifth St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-7092
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-7092
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #55.
Oasis High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2208 S. Stage Coach Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 723-6395
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 723-6395
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #66.
Fallbrook Homeschool Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
Rank: #77.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1978 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4430
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4430
Grades: K-6
| 606 students
Rank: #88.
Maie Ellis Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 W. Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4132
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4132
Grades: K-6
| 530 students
Rank: #99.
James E. Potter Intermediate
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1743 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4150
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4150
Grades: 7-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1010.
Fallbrook Stem Academy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 W. Fallbrook St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4000
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4000
Grades: K-6
| 581 students
Rank: #1111.
William H. Frazier Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Gum Tree Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4340
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4340
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #1212.
Ivy High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1056 Winterhaven Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 723-6395
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 723-6395
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
407 S. Mission Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 760-6959
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 760-6959
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fallbrook, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The New School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
127 West Elder
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 451-3639
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 451-3639
Grades: K-6
| 100 students
Rai Online Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
5253 Fifth St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 451-8228
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 451-8228
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fallbrook, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Fallbrook, CA include Santa Margarita Academy, Fallbrook High School and La Paloma Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fallbrook, CA?
13 public schools are located in Fallbrook, CA.
What percentage of students in Fallbrook, CA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Fallbrook, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fallbrook, CA?
Fallbrook, CA public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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