For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,963 students in 92024, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92024, CA are Pacific Trails Middle School, Carmel Valley Middle School and Jcs - Mountain Oaks. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92024 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92024, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92024, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific Trails Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
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
| 980 students
Rank: #22.
Carmel Valley Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3800 Mykonos Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Grades: 7-8
| 700 students
Rank: #33.
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Earl Warren Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
155 Stevens St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-1558
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-1558
Grades: 7-8
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Diegueno Middle School
(Math: 66% | 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
| 766 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Crest Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 Balour Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241
Grades: 7-8
| 769 students
92024, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Coast Alternative High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
684 Requeza
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
608 Third St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4339
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4339
Grades: K-6
| 168 students
552 South El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 205-3902
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 205-3902
Grades: K-6
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92024, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92024, CA include Pacific Trails Middle School, Carmel Valley Middle School and Jcs - Mountain Oaks.
How many public middle schools are located in 92024?
6 public middle schools are located in 92024.
What is the racial composition of students in 92024?
92024 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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