Best Schools in Vista, CA
Vista, CA has a total of 57 schools including 13 high schools, 9 middle schools and 31 elementary schools. A total of 40,516 students attend Vista, CA schools. On average, schools in Vista score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Vista exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Vista, CA
Vista, CA has 13 high schools with 16,038 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 Vista score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Vista don't meet expectations.
1. Bonsall High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Bonsall Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
2. Sage Creek High
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1392 Students
3. Rancho Buena Vista High
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students
4. El Camino High
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Oceanside Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2637 Students
5. Vista High
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2030 Students
6. North County Trade Tech High
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North County Trade Tech High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students
7. Alta Vista High (continuation)
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 136 Students
8. Major General Raymond Murray High
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 230 Students
9. Mission Hills High
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2893 Students
10. San Marcos High
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3380 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vista, CA
Vista, CA has 9 middle schools with 7,353 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 Vista score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Vista greatly exceed expectations.
1. Calavera Hills Middle
SchoolGrade
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
2. Woodland Park Middle
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San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1183 Students
3. Roosevelt Middle
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
4. Norman L. Sullivan Middle
SchoolGrade
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Bonsall Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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Oceanside Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1182 Students
6. Vista Innovation And Design Academy
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students
7. Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology Science And Math
SchoolGrade
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
8. Rancho Minerva Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Vista Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
9. San Marcos Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 931 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Vista, CA
Vista, CA has 31 elementary schools with 15,386 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 Vista score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Vista exceed expectations.
1. Hope Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
2. Dual Language Immersion North County
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National University Academy Dual Language Institute District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 240 Students
3. Calavera Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
4. Mission Meadows Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 474 Students
5. T.h.e Leadership Academy
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 592 Students
6. Hannalei Elementary
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Vista Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
7. Big Tree Little Preschool Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
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Big Tree Little Preschool Kindergarten • Private • Grades KG • 5 Students
8. Kids Town Montessori School
SchoolGrade
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Kids Town Montessori School • Private • Grades KG - 3 • 31 Students
9. Vista Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
Vista Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 175 Students
10. Bonsall Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Bonsall Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 891 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vista, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vista, CA has a total population of 116,648 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Vista, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vista, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Vista, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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