For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,941 students in 92027, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92027, CA are Heritage K-8 Charter, Quantum Academy and San Pasqual Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92027 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92027, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92027, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1855 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Grades: K-8
| 1,318 students
Rank: #22.
Quantum Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 North Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Grades: 4-8
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
San Pasqual Union Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15305 Rockwood Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 745-4931
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 745-4931
Grades: K-8
| 527 students
Rank: #44.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Reed Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
92027, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Escondido Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2065 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2255 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
Nicolaysen Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
420 N. Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92027, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92027, CA include Heritage K-8 Charter, Quantum Academy and San Pasqual Union Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92027?
4 public middle schools are located in 92027.
What is the racial composition of students in 92027?
92027 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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