Best Schools in Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA has a total of 54 schools including 13 high schools, 10 middle schools and 30 elementary schools. A total of 41,227 students attend Carlsbad, CA schools. On average, schools in Carlsbad score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Carlsbad greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA has 13 high schools with 18,545 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Carlsbad score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Carlsbad meet expectations.
1. Canyon Crest Academy
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2336 Students
2. Sage Creek High
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1392 Students
3. La Costa Canyon High
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1642 Students
4. Rancho Buena Vista High
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students
5. El Camino High
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Oceanside Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2637 Students
6. Carlsbad High
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2290 Students
7. Oceanside High
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Oceanside Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1907 Students
8. Carlsbad Village Academy
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 59 Students
9. San Marcos High
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3380 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA has 10 middle schools with 9,216 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Carlsbad score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Carlsbad greatly exceed expectations.
1. Aviara Oaks Middle
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
2. Diegueno Middle
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 790 Students
3. Valley Middle
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 866 Students
4. Oak Crest Middle
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 802 Students
5. Calavera Hills Middle
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
6. San Elijo Middle
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1463 Students
7. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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Oceanside Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1182 Students
8. Lincoln Middle
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Oceanside Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 699 Students
9. Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology Science And Math
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
10. San Marcos Middle
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 931 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA has 30 elementary schools with 13,382 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Carlsbad score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Carlsbad greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pacific Rim Elementary
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 673 Students
2. Kelly Elementary
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
3. Hope Elementary
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
4. Aviara Oaks Elementary
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 641 Students
5. Magnolia Elementary
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 503 Students
6. Poinsettia Elementary
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students
7. Buena Vista Elementary
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 276 Students
8. Calavera Hills Elementary
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
9. Jefferson Elementary
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
10. Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
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Encinitas Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 570 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carlsbad, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carlsbad, CA has a total population of 96,482 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carlsbad, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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