For the 2024 school year, there are 256 public middle schools serving 154,107 students in San Diego County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Diego County, CA are Pacific Trails Middle School, Carmel Valley 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 35% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in San Diego County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Diego County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific Trails Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5975 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Grades: 7-8
| 867 students
Rank: #22.
Carmel Valley Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3800 Mykonos Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Grades: 7-8
| 797 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Grades: K-12
| 227 students
Rank: #44.
Spencer Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4414 Highway 78 And 79
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
(760) 765-0336
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
(760) 765-0336
Grades: K-8
| 29 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Valley Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16055 Winecreek Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2939
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-2939
Grades: 6-8
| 1,505 students
Rank: #66.
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Grades: K-8
| 238 students
Rank: #77.
College Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10269 Madrid Way
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| 392 students
Rank: #88.
Aviara Oaks Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6880 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #99.
R. Roger Rowe Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Rank: #1010.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2491 Sch House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Grades: K-8
| 910 students
Rank: #1111.
Old Town K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2120 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Rank: #1212.
Design 39 Campus
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17050 Del Sur Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 679-6639
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 679-6639
Grades: K-8
| 1,193 students
Rank: #1313.
Double Peak
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 San Elijo Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2340
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2340
Grades: K-8
| 1,196 students
Rank: #1414.
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 Marine Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 731-4050
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 731-4050
Grades: K-8
| 756 students
Rank: #1515.
Earl Warren Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Stevens St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-1558
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-1558
Grades: 7-8
| 531 students
Rank: #1616.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9700 Ave. Of Nations
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-5400
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,352 students
Rank: #1717.
Fallbrook Homeschool Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
Rank: #1818.
Mesa Verde Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8375 Entreken Way
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-5478
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-5478
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 students
Rank: #1919.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Grades: K-7
| 416 students
Rank: #2020.
Diegueno Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2150 Village Park Way
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-1892
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-1892
Grades: 7-8
| 780 students
Rank: #2121.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Grades: K-8
| 944 students
Rank: #2222.
San Elijo Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Schhouse Way
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2800
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,496 students
Rank: #2323.
Coronado Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 F Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8921
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-8921
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #2424.
Greater San Diego Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14545 Lyons Valley Rd.
Jamul, CA 91935
(619) 669-3050
Jamul, CA 91935
(619) 669-3050
Grades: K-12
| 191 students
Rank: #2525.
Standley Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6298 Radcliffe Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 605-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 811 students
Rank: #2626.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
799 E. Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 1,945 students
Rank: #2727.
Kavod Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6991 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
Rank: #2828.
Grant K-8
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 Washington Pl.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4420
Grades: K-8
| 712 students
Rank: #2929.
Black Mountain Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9353 Oviedo St.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1300
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,136 students
Rank: #3030.
Oak Crest Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 Balour Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241
Grades: 7-8
| 808 students
Rank: #3131.
Rancho Del Rey Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1174 E. J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 1,619 students
Rank: #3232.
Rio Seco Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9545 Cuyamaca St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5500
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5500
Grades: K-8
| 932 students
Rank: #3333.
Bernardo Heights Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12990 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4850
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4850
Grades: 6-8
| 1,381 students
Rank: #3434.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1645 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5300
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #3535.
Mountain Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Grades: K-12
| 243 students
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San Diego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A. Phillip Randolph Leadership Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
All Tribes American Indian Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
34320 Valley Center Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Alpine Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1850 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625
Grades: 1-5
| 158 students
America's Finest Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3773 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Bayshore Preparatory Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Beacon Classical Academy National City (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2400 Euclid Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
2312 East Beyer Blvd
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
31505 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Bounce Back Independent Study High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
467 Moss St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
13915 Danielson St. #200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Cajon Valley Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Grades: 3-8
| 19 students
Center City High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Challenges Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
Children's Conservation Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
Clair W. Burgener Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Coastal Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-8
| 1,699 students
College Preparatory Middle - East County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Community Home Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
Coronado Pathways Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
555 D Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 437-7256
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 437-7256
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92110
San Diego, CA 92110
Grades: 6-7
| 398 students
510 Sunset Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 726-3240
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 726-3240
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
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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, Carmel Valley Middle School and Mt. Everest Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in San Diego County, CA?
256 public middle schools are located in San Diego County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego County, CA?
San Diego County, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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