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Best Escondido Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public elementary schools serving 21,023 students in Escondido, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Escondido, CA are Heritage K-8 Charter, Classical Academy and Bernardo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escondido, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Escondido have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Escondido, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1855 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Gr: K-8 | 1,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2950 South Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Gr: K-8 | 1,581 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Bernardo Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1122 Mountain Heights Dr.
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2700
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Coastal Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Gr: K-12 | 2,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
San Pasqual Union Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15305 Rockwood Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 745-4931
Gr: K-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
L. R. Green Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3115 Las Palmas Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2260
Gr: K-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Quantum Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 North Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Gr: 4-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Reidy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2869 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 739-5800
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1975 Miller Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2470
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Dimensions Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1325 Conway Dr.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2435
Gr: K-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bear Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3003 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
North Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2301 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2479
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Rincon Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Lehner Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Juniper Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1809 South Juniper St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2462
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Rose Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
906 North Rose Ave.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2495
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Del Dios Academy Of Arts And Sciences
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 West Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1029 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2466
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Mission Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
939 East Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Glen View Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 East Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2448
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Orange Glen Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2861 Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2487
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
122 West Fourth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2431
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Farr Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
933 Farr Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 735-3049
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Rock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 Deodar Rd.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2284
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Reed Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Motivated Youth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 La Terraza Blvd. #150
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 343-2048
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2828.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Oak Hill Dr.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2483
Gr: K-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
980 North Ash St.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2412
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Felicita Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
737 West 13th Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2444
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Limitless Learning Academy
Alternative School
1400 West Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2388
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Escondido, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Escondido, CA include Heritage K-8 Charter, Classical Academy and Bernardo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Escondido?
31 public elementary schools are located in Escondido.
What is the racial composition of students in Escondido?
Escondido public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Escondido are often viewed compared to one another?

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