For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,188 students in the neighborhood of Central Escondido, Escondido, CA.
The neighborhood of Central Escondido, Escondido, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.53, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Escondido, Escondido, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 East Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Gr: 9-12 | 1,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Farr Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
933 Farr Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 735-3049
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 735-3049
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Felicita Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
737 West 13th Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2444
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2444
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Escondido, Escondido, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Escondido, Escondido, CA include Classical Academy High School, Mission Middle School and Farr Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Escondido, Escondido?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Escondido, Escondido.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Escondido, Escondido?
the neighborhood of Central Escondido, Escondido public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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