For the 2025 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 21,186 students in Vista, CA (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,723 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Vista, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Vista, CA are Mission Vista High School, Casita Center For Science/math/technology and Classical Academy Vista. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vista, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Vista have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vista, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1306 Melrose Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,662 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Casita Center For Science/math/technology
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Cedar Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8442
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8442
Gr: K-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Classical Academy Vista
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2022 University Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 330-9800
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 330-9800
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Empresa Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4850 Avenida Empresa
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-8454
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-8454
Gr: K-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Alamosa Park Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5130 Alamosa Park Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-0700
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-0700
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology Science And Math
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Civic Center Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5766
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5766
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
California Avenue Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 West California Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-4870
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-4870
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4950 Lake Blvd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-5300
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-5300
Gr: K-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Breeze Hill Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Melrose Way
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-2373
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-2373
Gr: K-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
653 Poinsettia Ave.
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 290-2888
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 290-2888
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Vista Adult Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 East Bobier Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-3400
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-3400
Gr: 12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Rancho Buena Vista High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Longhorn Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 727-7284
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 727-7284
Gr: 9-12 | 1,962 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
T.h.e Leadership Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1550 Temple Heights Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6242
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6242
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Guajome Park Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 North Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-8500
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-8500
Gr: K-12 | 1,353 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1720 Monte Vista Rd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-0410
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-0410
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Mission Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5657 Spur Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-7884
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-7884
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Vista Innovation And Design Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
740 Olive Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7115
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7115
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1818.
Vista High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5611
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,896 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4930 Lake Blvd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-0176
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 940-0176
Gr: 6-8 | 1,010 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
Guajome Learning Centers
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 North Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-8500
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-8500
Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Bella Mente Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1737 West Vista Way
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 621-8948
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 621-8948
Gr: K-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2222.
Vista Visions Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Bonair Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-4785
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-4785
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
Hannalei Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Hannalei Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6248
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6248
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2424.
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 941-0880
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 941-0880
Gr: K-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Sagewood Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-8003
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-8003
Gr: 6-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2626.
Grapevine Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
630 Grapevine Rd.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8329
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8329
Gr: K-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2727.
Beaumont Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Beaumont Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-4040
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-4040
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2828.
Maryland Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6675
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-6675
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Bobier Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 West Bobier Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8501
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-8501
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Foothill Oak Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1370 Oak Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-3458
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-3458
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
North County Trade Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1132 N Melrose Drive Ste. 501
Vista, CA 92085
(760) 598-0782
Vista, CA 92085
(760) 598-0782
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3232.
Alta Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Bonair Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-3775
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Major General Raymond Murray High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 North Melrose Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-2502
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-2502
Gr: 10-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Vista, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
510 Sunset Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 726-3240
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 726-3240
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Eagles Peak Charter (Closed 2010)
Charter School
981 Vale Terrace Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-3200
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-3200
Gr: K-12 | 1,823 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Mountain Peak Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3220 Executive Ridge
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 727-7980
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 727-7980
Gr: K-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
2030 Univ Dr.
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-5842
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-5842
Gr: K-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
2030 University Dr.
Vista, CA 92083
(559) 696-1490
Vista, CA 92083
(559) 696-1490
Gr: K-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
1126 N. Melrose Dr. Ste. 301
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 598-0782
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 598-0782
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1250 Arcadia Ave
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5360
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5360
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
836 Olive Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7129
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7129
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Palomar High Independent Study (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1401 Palomar Place
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-4785
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-4785
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
2245 Foothill Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-4500
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3678 Aero Ct.
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-4080
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-4080
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
740 Olive Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800
Gr: 9 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vista, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Vista, CA include Mission Vista High School, Casita Center For Science/math/technology and Classical Academy Vista.
How many public schools are located in Vista?
33 public schools are located in Vista.
What percentage of students in Vista go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Vista are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vista?
Vista public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Vista are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Vista include: Vista Innovation And Design Academy vs. Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology Science And Math, Breeze Hill Elementary School vs. Lake Elementary School, Lake Elementary School vs. Breeze Hill Elementary School
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