For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 11,301 students in Escondido, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Escondido, CA are Classical Academy, Heritage K-8 Charter and Community Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escondido, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Escondido have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Escondido, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2950 S. Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Grades: K-8
| 1,531 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1855 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Grades: K-8
| 1,328 students
Rank: #33.
Community Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 762 students
Rank: #44.
Quantum Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 N. Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Grades: 4-8
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Coastal Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-12
| 1,789 students
Rank: #66.
San Pasqual Union Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Dimensions Collaborative
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-12
| 468 students
Rank: #88.
Bear Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3003 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #99.
Rincon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lehner Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Grades: 6-8
| 863 students
Rank: #1010.
Del Dios Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W. Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mission Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
939 E. Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Grades: 6-8
| 906 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Motivated Youth Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 La Terraza Blvd. #150
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 343-2048
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 343-2048
Grades: K-12
| 194 students
Rank: #1313.
Hidden Valley Middle School
Magnet 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
| 808 students
Rank: n/an/a
Limitless Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1400 W. Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2388
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2388
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
Escondido, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center City High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Coastal Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-8
| 1,699 students
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
Dehesa Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-12
| 464 students
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6785 Imperial Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 677-2180
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 677-2180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
725 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Grades: K-8
| 706 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
1029 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Grades: 3-5
| 667 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 Escondido, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Escondido, CA include Classical Academy, Heritage K-8 Charter and Community Montessori.
How many public middle schools are located in Escondido?
14 public middle schools are located in Escondido.
What is the racial composition of students in Escondido?
Escondido public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Escondido are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Escondido include: Heritage K-8 Charter vs. Classical Academy, Classical Academy vs. Heritage K-8 Charter, Bear Valley Middle School vs. Del Dios Academy Of Arts And Sciences
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