Schools in San Marcos Unified, California (2025)
17 schools · 18,544 students · 17 public · median Enrollment 834.
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Ranked schools in San Marcos Unified
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 179San Elijo ElementarySan Marcos · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 834 students
- 278Carrillo ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 725 students
- 377Double PeakSan Marcos · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 1,171 students
- 476San Elijo MiddleSan Marcos · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 1,395 students
- 575Discovery ElementarySan Marcos · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 717 students
- 675La Costa Meadows ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 725 students
- 774Paloma ElementarySan Marcos · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 758 students
- 868Richland ElementarySan Marcos · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 883 students
- 963Knob Hill ElementarySan Marcos · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 725 students
- 1059San Marcos HighSan Marcos · Public High44% Math proficiency · 3,067 students
- 1156Woodland Park MiddleSan Marcos · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 1,184 students
- 1250Twin Oaks ElementarySan Marcos · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 648 students
- 1348Mission Hills HighSan Marcos · Public High36% Math proficiency · 2,751 students
- 1447Joli Ann Leichtag ElementaryVista · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 579 students
- 1538San Marcos MiddleSan Marcos · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 968 students
- 1623San Marcos ElementarySan Marcos · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 546 students
- 1721La Mirada AcademySan Marcos · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 868 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Elijo Elementary San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 78.6 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 834 |
| 2 | Carrillo Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 78.0 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 725 |
| 3 | Double Peak San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 76.6 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 1,171 |
| 4 | San Elijo Middle San Marcos · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 75.8 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 1,395 |
| 5 | Discovery Elementary San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.9 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 717 |
| 6 | La Costa Meadows Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.7 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 725 |
| 7 | Paloma Elementary San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.2 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 758 |
| 8 | Richland Elementary San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 68.4 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 883 |
| 9 | Knob Hill Elementary San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 62.9 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 725 |
| 10 | San Marcos High San Marcos · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59.0 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 3,067 |
| 11 | Woodland Park Middle San Marcos · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 56.1 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 1,184 |
| 12 | Twin Oaks Elementary San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 50.0 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 648 |
| 13 | Mission Hills High San Marcos · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 48.3 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 2,751 |
| 14 | Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary Vista · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 47.1 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 15 | San Marcos Middle San Marcos · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.0 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 968 |
| 16 | San Marcos Elementary San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 23.1 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 546 |
| 17 | La Mirada Academy San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 21.0 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 868 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in San Marcos Unified?
San Elijo Elementary is the highest-ranked school in San Marcos Unified with a Success Index (US) of 78.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in San Marcos Unified?
San Marcos Unified has 17 schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) educating 18,544 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in San Marcos Unified?
The median Enrollment across schools in San Marcos Unified is 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.