For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 600 students in 92081, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 254 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 92081, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in 92081, CA is Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 92081 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92081, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92081, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
653 Poinsettia Ave.
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 290-2888
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 290-2888
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
92081, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mountain Peak Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3220 Executive Ridge
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 727-7980
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 727-7980
Grades: K-12
| 624 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92081, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92081, CA include Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92081?
1 public schools are located in 92081.
What percentage of students in 92081 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 92081 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92081?
92081 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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