For the 2025 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 29,755 students in Escondido, CA (there are , serving 1,875 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Escondido, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Escondido, CA are Classical Academy High School, Classical Academy and Heritage K-8 Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escondido, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Escondido 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 Escondido, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Classical Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 East Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 1,298 students
Rank: #22.
Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2950 South Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Grades: K-8
| 1,570 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1855 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Grades: K-8
| 1,318 students
Rank: #44.
Escondido Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1868 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: #55.
Bernardo Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1122 Mountain Heights Dr.
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2700
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2700
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #66.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 788 students
Rank: #77.
Quantum Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 North Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Grades: 4-8
| 287 students
Rank: #88.
Coastal Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-12
| 1,876 students
Rank: #99.
San Pasqual Union Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15305 Rockwood Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 745-4931
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 745-4931
Grades: K-8
| 527 students
Rank: #1010.
San Pasqual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17701 San Pasqual Valley Rd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 233-6003
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 233-6003
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #1111.
Del Lago Academy - Campus Of Applied Science
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1740 Scenic Trail Way
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 291-2500
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 291-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #1212.
L. R. Green Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3115 Las Palmas Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2260
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2260
Grades: K-5
| 742 students
Rank: #1313.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1975 Miller Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2470
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2470
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1414.
Reidy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2869 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 739-5800
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 739-5800
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #1515.
Dimensions Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-12
| 497 students
Rank: #1616.
North Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2479
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2479
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1717.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 Conway Dr.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2435
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2435
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #1818.
Bear Valley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3003 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
Rank: #1919.
San Pasqual High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 291-6000
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 291-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,853 students
Rank: #2020.
Rincon Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lehner Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Rank: #2121.
Del Dios Academy Of Arts And Sciences
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 West Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Juniper Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1809 South Juniper St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2462
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2462
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Rose Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
906 North Rose Ave.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2495
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2495
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #2424.
Escondido High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1535 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 291-4000
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 291-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,771 students
Rank: #2525.
Farr Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
933 Farr Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 735-3049
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 735-3049
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #2626.
Glen View Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 East Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2448
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2448
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #2727.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1029 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2466
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2466
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #2828.
Orange Glen Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2861 Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2487
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2487
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Mission Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
939 East Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Grades: 6-8
| 925 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Motivated Youth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 La Terraza Blvd. #150
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 343-2048
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 343-2048
Grades: K-12
| 212 students
Rank: #3131.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 West Fourth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2431
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2431
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #3232.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
980 North Ash St.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2412
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2412
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #3333.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Reed Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #3434.
Rock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Deodar Rd.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2284
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2284
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #3535.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Oak Hill Dr.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2483
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2483
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
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Escondido, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-8
| 1,699 students
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
Dehesa Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-12
| 464 students
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6785 Imperial Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 677-2180
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 677-2180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
725 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Grades: K-8
| 706 students
Escondido Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2065 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2255 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
1029 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Grades: 3-5
| 667 students
Nicolaysen Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
420 N. Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Escondido, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Escondido, CA include Classical Academy High School, Classical Academy and Heritage K-8 Charter.
How many public schools are located in Escondido?
39 public schools are located in Escondido.
What percentage of students in Escondido go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Escondido are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Escondido?
Escondido 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 Escondido are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Escondido include: Heritage K-8 Charter vs. Classical Academy, North Broadway Elementary School vs. Reidy Creek Elementary School, Juniper Elementary School vs. Felicita Elementary School
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