For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,543 students in 92026, CA (there are , serving 714 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 92026, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92026, CA are Community Montessori, Reidy Creek Elementary School and Dimensions Collaborative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92026 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92026, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 92026, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45% | 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: #22.
Reidy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | 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: #33.
Dimensions Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 32% | 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: #44.
North Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 31% | 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: #55.
Rincon Middle School
(Math: 24% | 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: #66.
Escondido High School
(Math: 11% | 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: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1029 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2466
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2466
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #88.
Mission Middle School
(Math: 18% | 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: #99.
Farr Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
933 Farr Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 735-3049
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 735-3049
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1010.
Rock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | 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
92026, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
1029 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Grades: 3-5
| 667 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92026, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92026, CA include Community Montessori, Reidy Creek Elementary School and Dimensions Collaborative.
How many public schools are located in 92026?
10 public schools are located in 92026.
What percentage of students in 92026 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 92026 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92026?
92026 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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