For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 11,582 students in Escondido, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Escondido, CA are Heritage K-8 Charter, Classical Academy 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 35% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Escondido, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1855 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2950 South Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Gr: K-8 | 1,581 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Coastal Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Gr: K-12 | 2,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
San Pasqual Union Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15305 Rockwood Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 745-4931
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 745-4931
Gr: K-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Quantum Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 North Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Gr: 4-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Dimensions Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 32% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Bear Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3003 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Rincon Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lehner Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Del Dios Academy Of Arts And Sciences
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 West Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Mission Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
939 East Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Reed Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Motivated Youth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Limitless Learning Academy
Alternative School
1400 West Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2388
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 middle schools in Escondido, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Escondido, CA include Heritage K-8 Charter, Classical Academy 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (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, Bear Valley Middle School vs. Del Dios Academy Of Arts And Sciences, Classical Academy vs. Heritage K-8 Charter
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