For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,884 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 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 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 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 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 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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
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