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Best Schools in San Marcos, California
Compare 22 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
22
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
18,294
Total Students
Across San Marcos
20.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
22 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)2 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)14 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 3,067 students at San Marcos High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Twin Oaks High
publichighGrade 9-12
158 Cassou Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069
0
Rating
Students
192
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
North Coastal Consortium Schools
publichighK-12
255 Pico Ave. Rm. 220, San Marcos, CA 92069
0
Rating
Students
46
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Double Peak
publicmiddleK-8
111 San Elijo Rd., San Marcos, CA 92078
0
Rating
Students
1,171
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Elijo Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1600 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
0
Rating
Students
1,395
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Elijo Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1615 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
0
Rating
Students
834
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Foothills High
publichighGrade 9-12
158 Cassou Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069
0
Rating
Students
101
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Paloma Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
660 Camino Magnifico, San Marcos, CA 92069
0
Rating
Students
758
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mission Hills High
publichighGrade 9-12
1 Mission Hills Ct., San Marcos, CA 92069
0
Rating
Students
2,751
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Discovery Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
730 Applewilde Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078
0
Rating
Students
717
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Knob Hill Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1825 Knob Hill Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069
0
Rating
Students
725
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Twin Oaks Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1 Cassou Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069
0
Rating
Students
648
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
High Tech Middle North County
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
1460 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92078
0
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Marcos High
publichighGrade 9-12
1615 San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92078
0
Rating
Students
3,067
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Woodland Park Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1270 Rock Springs Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069
0
Rating
Students
1,184
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Marcos Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
650 West Mission Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069
0
Rating
Students
968
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Marcos Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1 Tiger Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
0
Rating
Students
546
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Richland Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
910 Richland Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069
0
Rating
Students
883
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
La Mirada Academy
publicmiddleK-8
3697 La Mirada Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078
0
Rating
Students
868
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
High Tech Elementary North County
charter schoolelementaryK-5
1480 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92078
0
Rating
Students
438
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego
charter schoolmiddleK-8
520 E. Carmel St., San Marcos, CA 92078
0
Rating
Students
162
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in San Marcos
San Marcos, California is home to 22 schools serving over 18,294 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Marcos, California?
There are 22 schools in San Marcos, serving 18,294 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in San Marcos?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in San Marcos include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in San Marcos?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in San Marcos is 20.2:1.