2023 Best Public Schools in Encinitas

#3 Best Public High Schools in California.

Canyon Crest Academy

San Dieguito Union High School District, CA,

9-12,

618 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My experience at CCA has helped me grow as a student and find interests in areas I never thought I’d be a part of. The teachers at this school have been amazing, supportive, and thoughtful of the...Homework:This school has an effective approach to homework. Teachers acknowledge that students have a lot on their plates and try to limit their stress levels.Teachers:Teachers have students actively engaged in discussions, love to see students make mistakes in order to improve, and work diligently with students to make sure they understand the material.Bullying:Teachers and staff takes bullying seriously and appropriate measures will be taken if bullying happens. The student body and PALs are also involved in various campaigns to stop bullying and promote a....

Read 618 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 2,503,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 28 to 1,

#11 Best Public High Schools in California.

Torrey Pines High School

San Dieguito Union High School District, CA,

9-12,

478 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Torrey Pine High School is all about participating in school spirit! Everyone gathers together at all of the games and fills the chaos section with so much energy. It is a very sports-minded school,....

Read 478 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 2,547,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

#91 Best Public High Schools in California.

San Dieguito High Academy

San Dieguito Union High School District, CA,

9-12,

491 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says This is such a great High School! It doesn't fit into the traditional mold of a High School, so if you're artsy, or creative, or not into sports, this is a terrific option. Great academics, terrific....

Read 491 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 2,059,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

#26 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

Elevate Elementary School

Public School,

SAN DIEGO, CA,

K-6,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This is an amazing school both of my children have flourished here...it’s one of the best schools in San Diego..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 366,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#35 Best Public Middle Schools in California.

Earl Warren Middle School

San Dieguito Union High School District, CA,

7-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Great school - EXCEPT - if your child gets Schaller as a science teacher, expect that they will learn nothing. This teacher should retire or not be working with children. Absolutely awful teacher.....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 551,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#149 Best Public High Schools in California.

La Costa Canyon High School

Blue checkmark.

San Dieguito Union High School District, CA,

9-12,

495 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says La Costa Canyon High school is an amazing school overall! The school spirit is great, very pretty and safe campus, super fun football games, theater department does an amazing job with their....

Read 495 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,834,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#160 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

Solana Vista Elementary School

Solana Beach Elementary School District, CA,

K-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 276,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#79 Best Public Middle Schools in California.

Diegueno Middle School

San Dieguito Union High School District, CA,

7-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Diegueno Middle School was some of the best of times and some of the worst of times. Of course, middle school isn't the most fun time in ones life but the admin and awesome teachers made it all worth....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 805,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

#89 Best Public Middle Schools in California.

Oak Crest Middle School

San Dieguito Union High School District, CA,

7-8,

11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This school helps kids online and still has the same help they would have online or in person. I’m so grateful for oak crest and there support for my child and others, so thank you teachers and staff....

Read 11 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 817,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#219 Best Public High Schools in California.

High Tech High North County

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

SAN MARCOS, CA,

9-12,

122 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The High Tech High North County system definitely is not for everyone but it did help me! I got tons of support on my college applications and I feel comfortable about my letters of recommendation....

Read 122 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 422,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#223 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

Skyline Elementary School

Solana Beach Elementary School District, CA,

K-6,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My son got into Global Ed through lottery and I have to say that the program is just terrific in every sense. The teacher is excellent and the teaching is in small groups (wth tons of patent....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 462,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#274 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

Double Peak

Blue checkmark.

San Marcos Unified School District, CA,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,183,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#381 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

JCS - Mountain Oaks

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

ENCINITAS, CA,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 281,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#456 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

Mission Estancia Elementary School

Encinitas Union Elementary School District, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 796,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#517 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

Cardiff Elementary School

Cardiff Elementary School District, CA,

K-2,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My daughter has attending Kindergarten and 1st grade so far, the teachers have been phenomenal. They are very supportive and continue to impress me with how much time and attention they spend with....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 257,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#567 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School

Encinitas Union Elementary School District, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 486,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#585 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

El Camino Creek Elementary School

Encinitas Union Elementary School District, CA,

K-6,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Overall school is really good and has been positive for my child.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 498,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#592 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

Ada W. Harris Elementary School

Cardiff Elementary School District, CA,

3-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 375,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#619 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

Flora Vista Elementary School

Encinitas Union Elementary School District, CA,

K-6,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Amazing school. Committed teachers doing their best. Parents are involved and generally it seems like learning and happy vibes galore. I’ve noticed a bit of immature, gossipy behavior in parents that....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 390,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#677 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

Ocean Knoll Elementary School

Encinitas Union Elementary School District, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 558,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#709 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

Capri Elementary School

Encinitas Union Elementary School District, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 621,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#755 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

Park Dale Lane Elementary School

Encinitas Union Elementary School District, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 381,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#770 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.

Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School

Encinitas Union Elementary School District, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 587,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#892 Best Public Middle Schools in California.

High Tech Middle North County

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

SAN MARCOS, CA,

6-8,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 2.4 stars.

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 333,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#918 Best Public Middle Schools in California.

Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego

Public School,

SAN MARCOS, CA,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 151,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,