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Best Schools in 92078, CA
92078, CA has 30 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 16 elementary) serving 26,377 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 92078 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 92078, CA
The top high schools in 92078, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Costa Canyon High
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1642 Students
2. High Tech High North County
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High Tech High North County District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 418 Students
3. Mission Hills High
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2893 Students
4. San Marcos High
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3380 Students
5. San Pasqual High
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Escondido Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1936 Students
Best Middle Schools in 92078, CA
The top middle schools in 92078, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R. Roger Rowe Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 Students
2. Diegueno Middle
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 790 Students
3. San Elijo Middle
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1463 Students
4. High Tech Middle North County
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High Tech Middle North County District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 336 Students
5. Woodland Park Middle
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1183 Students
6. San Marcos Middle
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 931 Students
7. Del Dios Academy Of Arts And Sciences
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Escondido Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 92078, CA
The top elementary schools in 92078, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R. Roger Rowe Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
2. Discovery Elementary
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 668 Students
3. Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
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Encinitas Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 570 Students
4. La Costa Meadows Elementary
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 693 Students
5. San Elijo Elementary
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 858 Students
6. Carrillo Elementary
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 763 Students
7. Double Peak
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1211 Students
8. Bernardo Elementary
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Escondido Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 635 Students
9. Knob Hill Elementary
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 752 Students
10. Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego
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Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 199 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 92078, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
92078, CA has a total population of 52,588 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 92078, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 92078, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92078, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92078, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 92078, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 92078, CA
How many schools are in 92078, CA?
92078, CA has 30 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 26,377 students in total.
How do schools in 92078 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 92078 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 92078 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 92078?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 59%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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