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Best San Diego County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 250 public middle schools serving 152,267 students in San Diego County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Diego County, CA are Pacific Trails Middle School, R. Roger Rowe Middle School and Mt. Everest Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Diego County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 San Diego County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Trails Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5975 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Gr: 7-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
R. Roger Rowe Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Carmel Valley Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3800 Mykonos Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Gr: 7-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Design 39 Campus
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17050 Del Sur Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 676-6639
Gr: K-8 | 1,251 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9700 Avenue Of Nations
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Oak Valley Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16055 Winecreek Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2939
Gr: 6-8 | 1,485 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
College Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10269 Madrid Way
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Gr: 5-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Earl Warren Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
155 Stevens St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-1558
Gr: 7-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Mesa Verde Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8375 Entreken Way
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-5478
Gr: 6-8 | 1,119 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Aviara Oaks Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6880 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Muirlands Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1056 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4211
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Gr: K-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Diegueno Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2150 Village Park Way
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-1892
Gr: 7-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Pacific Beach Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4676 Ingraham St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 221-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2491 School House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Gr: K-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
River Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Coronado Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 F Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8921
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Black Mountain Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9353 Oviedo St.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,132 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2222.
Double Peak
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 San Elijo Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2340
Gr: K-8 | 1,198 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2323.
Longfellow K-8
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5055 July St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-4206
Gr: K-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10810 Parkdale Ave.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 586-7001
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
Bernardo Heights Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12990 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4850
Gr: 6-8 | 1,501 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2626.
Oak Crest Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
675 Balour Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241
Gr: 7-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2727.
Grant K-8
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1425 Washington Pl.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420
Gr: K-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2828.
Innovations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5454 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2929.
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2120 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3030.
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 Marine Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 731-4050
Gr: K-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3131.
La Mesa Arts Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4200 Parks Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5730
Gr: 4-8 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3232.
San Elijo Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Schoolhouse Way
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,482 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3333.
Classical Academy Vista
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2022 University Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 330-9800
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Carlsbad Seaside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Twin Peaks Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14640 Tierra Bonita Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5131
Gr: 6-8 | 1,101 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in San Diego County, CA

San Diego County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A. Phillip Randolph Leadership Academy (Closed 2008)
5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
Gr: 7-12 | 88 students
Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12) (Closed 2023)
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Gr: 6-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: Del Mar Elementary (K-5) (Closed 2023)
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5) (Closed 2023)
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Gr: K-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
All Tribes American Indian Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
34320 Valley Center Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Alpine Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Gr: 6-8
Alpine Elementary School (Closed 2020)
1850 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625
Gr: 1-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
America's Finest Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Gr: K-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3773 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Audeo Valley Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
27130 Eucalyptus Ave. Ste. A
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Ballantyne (John) Elementary School (Closed 2005)
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
Gr: K-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Bayshore Preparatory Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Bayview Terrace Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Beacon Classical Academy National City (Closed 2018)
2400 Euclid Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Beyer Elementary School (Closed 2013)
2312 East Beyer Blvd
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Bonsall Charter Academy For Learning (Closed 2008)
Charter School
31505 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Bostonia Global (Closed 2023)
1390 Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Bostonia Language Academy (Closed 2023)
1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Gr: K-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Bounce Back Independent Study High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
467 Moss St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Cabrillo Point Academy (Closed 2021)
13915 Danielson St. #200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Gr: K-12
Cajon Valley Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Gr: 3-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Center City High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Challenges Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Gr: K-6 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Children's Conservation Academy (Closed 2008)
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Gr: K-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Clair W. Burgener Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Coastal Academy (Closed 2018)
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Gr: K-8 | 1,699 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
College Preparatory Middle - East County (Closed 2020)
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
Gr: 5-8
Community Collaborative Virtual - Sage Oak Chtr (Closed 2023)
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Community Home Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Coronado Pathways Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
555 D Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 437-7256
Gr: K-12
Crawford Champs High School (Closed 2013)
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Crawford Idea High School (Closed 2013)
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Crawford Law And Business High School (Closed 2013)
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Diego County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Diego County, CA include Pacific Trails Middle School, R. Roger Rowe Middle School and Mt. Everest Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in San Diego County?
250 public middle schools are located in San Diego County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego County?
San Diego County public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% 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 San Diego County are often viewed compared to one another?

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