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Best Schools in Sunny Vista, CA
Sunny Vista, CA has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 13,546 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Sunny Vista greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sunny Vista, CA
The top high schools in Sunny Vista, 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
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3380 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sunny Vista, CA
The top middle schools in Sunny Vista, 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. Valley Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 866 Students
3. Madison Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sunny Vista, CA
The top elementary schools in Sunny Vista, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kelly Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
2. Buena Vista Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 276 Students
3. Hope Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
4. Calavera Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
5. Lake Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Vista Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 688 Students
6. La Mirada Academy
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Projected Test Scores
San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 936 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sunny Vista, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sunny Vista, CA has a total population of 17,031 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sunny Vista, 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 Sunny Vista, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sunny Vista, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sunny Vista, 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 Sunny Vista, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sunny Vista, CA
How many schools are in Sunny Vista, CA?
Sunny Vista, CA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 13,546 students in total.
How do schools in Sunny Vista perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Sunny Vista score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Sunny Vista greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sunny Vista?
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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