For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,659 students in 92078, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92078, CA are Double Peak, San Elijo Middle School and Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92078 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92078, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92078, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Double Peak
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 San Elijo Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2340
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2340
Grades: K-8
| 1,198 students
Rank: #22.
San Elijo Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Schoolhouse Way
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2800
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,482 students
Rank: #33.
Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 La Bonita Dr., Ste. 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Rank: #44.
La Mirada Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3697 La Mirada Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2000
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2000
Grades: K-8
| 897 students
92078, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bayshore Preparatory Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Pathways Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
31505 Old River Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Grades: K-12
| 384 students
Pivot Charter School - San Diego (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1030 La Bonita Dr. Ste. 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
Grades: K-12
| 236 students
Pivot Charter School Riverside Ii (Closed 2018)
Charter School
29680 Lakeview Ave.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(877) 544-1429
San Marcos, CA 92078
(877) 544-1429
Grades: K-12
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92078, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92078, CA include Double Peak, San Elijo Middle School and Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii.
How many public middle schools are located in 92078?
4 public middle schools are located in 92078.
What is the racial composition of students in 92078?
92078 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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