Schools in Carlsbad Unified, California (2025)
14 schools · 10,602 students · 14 public · median Enrollment 642.
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Ranked schools in Carlsbad Unified
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 183Pacific Rim ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary91% Math proficiency · 642 students
- 282Kelly ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 449 students
- 380Aviara Oaks ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 612 students
- 480Magnolia ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 488 students
- 580Aviara Oaks MiddleCarlsbad · Public Middle76% Math proficiency · 991 students
- 676Poinsettia ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 481 students
- 772Hope ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 659 students
- 870Valley MiddleCarlsbad · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 807 students
- 970Sage Creek HighCarlsbad · Public High59% Math proficiency · 1,289 students
- 1069Buena Vista ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 281 students
- 1165Carlsbad HighCarlsbad · Public High58% Math proficiency · 2,336 students
- 1261Calavera Hills MiddleCarlsbad · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 655 students
- 1361Calavera Hills ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 441 students
- 1457Jefferson ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 471 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Rim Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 83.0 Top 10% | 91% Math proficiency | 642 |
| 2 | Kelly Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 81.9 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 449 |
| 3 | Aviara Oaks Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79.8 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 612 |
| 4 | Magnolia Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79.8 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 488 |
| 5 | Aviara Oaks Middle Carlsbad · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 79.5 Top 25% | 76% Math proficiency | 991 |
| 6 | Poinsettia Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76.1 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 481 |
| 7 | Hope Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 72.2 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 659 |
| 8 | Valley Middle Carlsbad · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.7 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 807 |
| 9 | Sage Creek High Carlsbad · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 69.6 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 1,289 |
| 10 | Buena Vista Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 69.2 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 281 |
| 11 | Carlsbad High Carlsbad · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 2,336 |
| 12 | Calavera Hills Middle Carlsbad · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 61.3 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 655 |
| 13 | Calavera Hills Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 60.6 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 441 |
| 14 | Jefferson Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.5 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 471 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Carlsbad Unified?
Pacific Rim Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Carlsbad Unified with a Success Index (US) of 83.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Carlsbad Unified?
Carlsbad Unified has 14 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) educating 10,602 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Carlsbad Unified?
The median Enrollment across schools in Carlsbad Unified is 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.