Best Schools in San Marcos, CA
San Marcos, CA has a total of 46 schools including 11 high schools, 9 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 39,068 students attend San Marcos, CA schools. On average, schools in San Marcos score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in San Marcos exceed expectations.
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
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2336 Students
2. Rancho Buena Vista High
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students
3. San Pasqual High
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Escondido Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1936 Students
4. Vista High
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2030 Students
5. Escondido High
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Escondido Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1898 Students
6. Mission Hills High
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2893 Students
7. San Marcos High
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3380 Students
8. Twin Oaks High
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 235 Students
9. High Tech High North County
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High Tech High North County District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 418 Students
10. Foothills High
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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
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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. Woodland Park Middle
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1183 Students
5. High Tech Middle North County
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High Tech Middle North County District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 336 Students
6. Quantum Academy
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Escondido Union • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 306 Students
7. Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology Science And Math
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
8. Rancho Minerva Middle
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
9. San Marcos Middle
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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
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Rancho Santa Fe Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
2. Hannalei Elementary
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
3. Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego
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Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 199 Students
4. Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
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Encinitas Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 570 Students
5. Mission Estancia Elementary
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Encinitas Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 376 Students
6. San Elijo Elementary
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 858 Students
7. Valley Christian School
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Valley Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 134 Students
8. Bernardo Elementary
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Escondido Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 635 Students
9. Carrillo Elementary
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 763 Students
10. Discovery Elementary
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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
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 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
20.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit San Marcos, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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