For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,027 students in Fallbrook, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fallbrook, CA are Santa Margarita Academy, Vallecitos Elementary School and James E. Potter Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fallbrook, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fallbrook have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fallbrook, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Margarita Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 West Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5440
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5440
Gr: 4-8 | 1 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Rank: #22.
Vallecitos Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5211 Fifth St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-7092
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-7092
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
James E. Potter Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1743 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4150
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4150
Gr: 7-8 | 800 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Fallbrook Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Fallbrook, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
127 West Elder
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 451-3639
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 451-3639
Gr: K-6 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fallbrook, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fallbrook, CA include Santa Margarita Academy, Vallecitos Elementary School and James E. Potter Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Fallbrook?
4 public middle schools are located in Fallbrook.
What is the racial composition of students in Fallbrook?
Fallbrook public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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