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Best Schools in 92081, CA
92081, CA has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 13,913 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 92081 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 92081, CA
The top high schools in 92081, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlsbad High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2290 Students
2. Rancho Buena Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vista Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students
3. San Marcos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3380 Students
Best Middle Schools in 92081, CA
The top middle schools in 92081, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Calavera Hills Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
2. San Marcos Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 931 Students
3. Madison Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 92081, CA
The top elementary schools in 92081, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hope Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
2. Lake Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vista Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 688 Students
3. Breeze Hill Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vista Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 766 Students
4. Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 599 Students
5. La Mirada Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 936 Students
6. Big Tree Little Preschool Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Tree Little Preschool Kindergarten • Private • Grades KG • 5 Students
7. Kids Town Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kids Town Montessori School • Private • Grades KG - 3 • 31 Students
8. Stars Montessori Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stars Montessori Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 90 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 92081, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
92081, CA has a total population of 28,944 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 92081, 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 92081, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92081, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92081, 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 92081, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 92081, CA
How many schools are in 92081, CA?
92081, CA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 13,913 students in total.
How do schools in 92081 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 92081 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 92081 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 92081?
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: 31%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 45%
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