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Best Schools in Encinitas, CA
Encinitas, CA has 35 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 21 elementary) serving 26,536 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Encinitas exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Encinitas, CA
The top high schools in Encinitas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. San Dieguito Hs Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2089 Students
2. Torrey Pines High
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Projected Test Scores
San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2614 Students
3. Carlsbad High
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2290 Students
4. La Costa Canyon High
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Projected Test Scores
San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1642 Students
5. San Marcos High
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Projected Test Scores
San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3380 Students
6. Sunset High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
Best Middle Schools in Encinitas, CA
The top middle schools in Encinitas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R. Roger Rowe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 Students
2. Earl Warren Middle
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 517 Students
3. Diegueno Middle
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Projected Test Scores
San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 790 Students
4. Aviara Oaks Middle
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
5. Oak Crest Middle
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 802 Students
6. San Elijo Middle
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Projected Test Scores
San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1463 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Encinitas, CA
The top elementary schools in Encinitas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R. Roger Rowe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
2. Pacific Rim Elementary
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 673 Students
3. El Camino Creek Elementary
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Encinitas Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 459 Students
4. Aviara Oaks Elementary
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 641 Students
5. Solana Vista Elementary
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Solana Beach Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 281 Students
6. Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
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Encinitas Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 570 Students
7. Skyline Elementary
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Solana Beach Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 427 Students
8. Ada W. Harris Elementary
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Cardiff Elementary • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 358 Students
9. Jcs - Mountain Oaks
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Jcs - Mountain Oaks District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 237 Students
10. San Elijo Elementary
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 858 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Encinitas, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Encinitas, CA has a total population of 52,157 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Encinitas, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Encinitas, CA
How many schools are in Encinitas, CA?
Encinitas, CA has 35 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 26,536 students in total.
How do schools in Encinitas perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Encinitas score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Encinitas exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Encinitas?
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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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Encinitas
12 of 12 schools in Encinitas carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 10B: 2
All 12 public schools we grade in Encinitas. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (3)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (5)
- Capri Elementary
- Flora Vista Elementary
- Ocean Knoll Elementary
- Park Dale Lane Elementary
- Paul Ecke Central Elementary
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.