For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,112 students in San Marcos, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Marcos, CA are Double Peak, San Elijo Middle School and Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Marcos, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Marcos have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 San Marcos, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Double Peak
(Math: 65% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 1,198 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
San Elijo Middle School
(Math: 51% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,482 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 E. Carmel St.
San Marcos, CA 92079
(760) 203-4383
San Marcos, CA 92079
(760) 203-4383
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Park Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1270 Rock Springs Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2455
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2455
Gr: 6-8 | 1,179 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
San Marcos Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 West Mission Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2500
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: K-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1030 La Bonita Dr., Ste. 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
North Coastal Consortium Schools
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Pico Ave. Rm. 220
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 761-5110
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 761-5110
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
San Marcos, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
North Region Community (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(619) 671-5130
San Marcos, CA 92069
(619) 671-5130
Gr: 6-12 | 336 students Minority enrollment: 89%
North Region Community School Of Greater Escondido (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
North Region Community School Of Greater Oceanside (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
North Region Community School Of Greater San Marco (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
North Region Court (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5130
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5130
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: K-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Pathways Academy Charter Adult Education (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 E. San Marcos Blvd. Ste. 3
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 456-5504
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 456-5504
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: K-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
100 N. Rancho Sante Fe Rd. #1
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 295-5564
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 295-5564
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Marcos, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Marcos, CA include Double Peak, San Elijo Middle School and Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego.
How many public middle schools are located in San Marcos?
8 public middle schools are located in San Marcos.
What is the racial composition of students in San Marcos?
San Marcos 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 San Marcos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in San Marcos include: San Marcos Middle School vs. Woodland Park Middle School, Woodland Park Middle School vs. San Marcos Middle School, San Elijo Middle School vs. Double Peak