Schools in Encinitas, California (2025)
10 schools · 6,186 students · 8 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 569.
Encinitas, in California, has 10 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 6,186 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 8 public, 2 charter.
The median Enrollment across Encinitas's schools is 569, above the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
9 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Diegueno Middle (78.3, top 25% of middle schools nationally), followed by JCS - Mountain Oaks (77.8, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Flora Vista Elementary (76.7, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are San Dieguito HS Academy (1,843 students), Oak Crest Middle (758 students), Diegueno Middle (737 students).
Ranked schools in Encinitas
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 178Diegueno MiddleEncinitas · Public Middle75% Math proficiency · 737 students
- 278JCS - Mountain OaksEncinitas · Charter Elementary70% Math proficiency · 255 students
- 377Flora Vista ElementaryEncinitas · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 377 students
- 474Oak Crest MiddleEncinitas · Public Middle61% Math proficiency · 758 students
- 571Capri ElementaryEncinitas · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 613 students
- 670Paul Ecke-Central ElementaryEncinitas · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 569 students
- 769Park Dale Lane ElementaryEncinitas · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 424 students
- 869Ocean Knoll ElementaryEncinitas · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 479 students
- 966San Dieguito HS AcademyEncinitas · Public High55% Math proficiency · 1,843 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diegueno Middle Encinitas · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 78.3 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 737 |
| 2 | JCS - Mountain Oaks Encinitas · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 77.8 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 255 |
| 3 | Flora Vista Elementary Encinitas · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 76.7 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 377 |
| 4 | Oak Crest Middle Encinitas · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 74.1 Top 25% | 61% Math proficiency | 758 |
| 5 | Capri Elementary Encinitas · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 70.9 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 613 |
| 6 | Paul Ecke-Central Elementary Encinitas · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 69.5 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 569 |
| 7 | Park Dale Lane Elementary Encinitas · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 69.1 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 424 |
| 8 | Ocean Knoll Elementary Encinitas · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 68.5 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 479 |
| 9 | San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 66.0 Top 25% | 55% Math proficiency | 1,843 |
Other schools in Encinitas
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Encinitas side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Encinitas?
Diegueno Middle is the highest-ranked school in Encinitas with a Success Index (US) of 78.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Encinitas?
Encinitas has 10 schools (2 middle, 6 elementary, 1 high, 1 other) educating 6,186 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Encinitas?
The median Enrollment across schools in Encinitas is 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.