Best High Schools in San Marcos, CA

San Marcos, CA has 11 high schools with 17,551 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 San Marcos score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in San Marcos underperform expectations.

1. Canyon Crest Academy

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2336 Students

2. Rancho Buena Vista High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vista Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students

3. San Pasqual High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Escondido Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1936 Students

4. Vista High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vista Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2030 Students

5. Escondido High

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Escondido Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1898 Students

6. Mission Hills High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2893 Students

7. San Marcos High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3380 Students

8. Twin Oaks High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 235 Students

9. High Tech High North County

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

High Tech High North County District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 418 Students

10. Foothills High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 107 Students

Best Middle Schools in San Marcos, CA

San Marcos, CA has 9 middle schools with 6,584 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 San Marcos score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in San Marcos greatly exceed expectations.

1. R. Roger Rowe Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 Students

2. Diegueno Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 790 Students

3. San Elijo Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1463 Students

4. Woodland Park Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1183 Students

5. High Tech Middle North County

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

High Tech Middle North County District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 336 Students

6. Quantum Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Escondido Union • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 306 Students

7. Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology Science And Math

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students

8. Rancho Minerva Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students

9. San Marcos Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 931 Students

Best Elementary Schools in San Marcos, CA

San Marcos, CA has 24 elementary schools with 14,791 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 San Marcos score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in San Marcos meet expectations.

1. R. Roger Rowe Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students

2. Hannalei Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vista Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students

3. Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 199 Students

4. Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Encinitas Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 570 Students

5. Mission Estancia Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Encinitas Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 376 Students

6. San Elijo Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 858 Students

7. Valley Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Valley Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 134 Students

8. Bernardo Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Escondido Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 635 Students

9. Carrillo Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 763 Students

10. Discovery Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 668 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in San Marcos, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

San Marcos, CA has a total population of 104,736 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in San Marcos, CA

39,068

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood San Marcos, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

20.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.44 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.62 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Marcos, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Marcos, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,674 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit San Marcos, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near San Marcos, CA

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Vista, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Escondido, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Carlsbad, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sunny Vista, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Encinitas, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cardiff By The Sea, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Oceanside, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Bonsall, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Valley Center, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations