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Schools in Carlsbad, California (2025)

21 schools · 15,662 students · 21 public · median Enrollment 612.

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Ranked schools in Carlsbad

Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.

  1. 1
    83
    Pacific Rim ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary91% Math proficiency · 642 students
  2. 2
    82
    Kelly ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 449 students
  3. 3
    80
    Mission Estancia ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 355 students
  4. 4
    80
    La Costa Heights ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 552 students
  5. 5
    80
    Aviara Oaks ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 612 students
  6. 6
    80
    Magnolia ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 488 students
  7. 7
    80
    El Camino Creek ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 409 students
  8. 8
    80
    Olivenhain Pioneer ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 520 students
  9. 9
    80
    Aviara Oaks MiddleCarlsbad · Public Middle76% Math proficiency · 991 students
  10. 10
    78
    Carrillo ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 725 students
  11. 11
    76
    Poinsettia ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 481 students
  12. 12
    75
    La Costa Meadows ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 725 students
  13. 13
    72
    Hope ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 659 students
  14. 14
    70
    Valley MiddleCarlsbad · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 807 students
  15. 15
    70
    Sage Creek HighCarlsbad · Public High59% Math proficiency · 1,289 students
  16. 16
    69
    Buena Vista ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 281 students
  17. 17
    66
    La Costa Canyon HighCarlsbad · Public High51% Math proficiency · 1,774 students
  18. 18
    65
    Carlsbad HighCarlsbad · Public High58% Math proficiency · 2,336 students
  19. 19
    61
    Calavera Hills MiddleCarlsbad · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 655 students
  20. 20
    61
    Calavera Hills ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 441 students
  21. 21
    57
    Jefferson ElementaryCarlsbad · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 471 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Carlsbad?

Pacific Rim Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Carlsbad 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?

Carlsbad has 21 schools (15 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) educating 15,662 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Carlsbad?

The median Enrollment across schools in Carlsbad is 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.