Schools in San Marcos, California (2025)
19 schools · 17,955 students · 14 public, 5 charter · median Enrollment 758.
San Marcos, in California, has 19 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 17,955 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 other; by sector 14 public, 5 charter.
The median Enrollment across San Marcos's schools is 758, above the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
18 of the 19 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is San Elijo Elementary (78.6, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Double Peak (76.6, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and San Elijo Middle (75.8, top 25% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are San Marcos High (3,067 students), Mission Hills High (2,751 students), San Elijo Middle (1,395 students).
Ranked schools in San Marcos
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
- 277Double PeakSan Marcos · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 1,171 students
- 376San Elijo MiddleSan Marcos · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 1,395 students
- 475Discovery ElementarySan Marcos · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 717 students
- 574Paloma ElementarySan Marcos · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 758 students
- 668Richland ElementarySan Marcos · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 883 students
- 763Knob Hill ElementarySan Marcos · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 725 students
- 861High Tech High North CountySan Marcos · Charter High42% Math proficiency · 409 students
- 959San Marcos HighSan Marcos · Public High44% Math proficiency · 3,067 students
- 1056Woodland Park MiddleSan Marcos · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 1,184 students
- 1150Twin Oaks ElementarySan Marcos · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 648 students
- 1249Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San DiegoSan Marcos · Charter Elementary54.5% Math proficiency · 162 students
- 1349High Tech Middle North CountySan Marcos · Charter Middle32% Math proficiency · 341 students
- 1448Mission Hills HighSan Marcos · Public High36% Math proficiency · 2,751 students
- 1547High Tech Elementary North CountySan Marcos · Charter Elementary42% Math proficiency · 438 students
- 1638San Marcos MiddleSan Marcos · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 968 students
- 1723San Marcos ElementarySan Marcos · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 546 students
- 1821La 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 | Double Peak San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 76.6 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 1,171 |
| 3 | San Elijo Middle San Marcos · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 75.8 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 1,395 |
| 4 | Discovery Elementary San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.9 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 717 |
| 5 | Paloma Elementary San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.2 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 758 |
| 6 | Richland Elementary San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 68.4 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 883 |
| 7 | Knob Hill Elementary San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 62.9 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 725 |
| 8 | High Tech High North County San Marcos · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 61.1 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 409 |
| 9 | San Marcos High San Marcos · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59.0 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 3,067 |
| 10 | Woodland Park Middle San Marcos · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 56.1 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 1,184 |
| 11 | Twin Oaks Elementary San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 50.0 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 648 |
| 12 | Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 49.4 Lower 50% | 54.5% Math proficiency | 162 |
| 13 | High Tech Middle North County San Marcos · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 48.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 341 |
| 14 | Mission Hills High San Marcos · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 48.3 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 2,751 |
| 15 | High Tech Elementary North County San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 47.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 438 |
| 16 | San Marcos Middle San Marcos · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.0 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 968 |
| 17 | San Marcos Elementary San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 23.1 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 546 |
| 18 | La Mirada Academy San Marcos · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 21.0 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 868 |
Other schools in San Marcos
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 San Marcos side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in San Marcos?
San Elijo Elementary is the highest-ranked school in San Marcos 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?
San Marcos has 19 schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 other) educating 17,955 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in San Marcos?
The median Enrollment across schools in San Marcos is 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.