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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 92024


At a glance
11
Schools
6,273
Students
4
Districts
2
5-star schools
Top rankedDiegueno Middle173rd of 2,761 California middle schools
Biggest riser
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary up 226 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
JCS - Cedar Cove 14.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

Encinitas, California (zip code 92024) is served by 11 public schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels, all of which operate within high-performing districts and collectively serve over 6,300 students.

The area features consistently strong academic performance, with standout schools including San Dieguito High School Academy for its exceptional graduation rate, Diegueno Middle as the highest-ranked middle school, and Flora Vista Elementary for its excellent attendance and test scores. The charter school JCS - Mountain Oaks also performs remarkably well with very low absenteeism. All traditional schools are part of the highly-ranked San Dieguito Union High and Encinitas Union Elementary districts, contributing to overall excellence that exceeds state averages in test scores, graduation rates, and low dropout rates.

Notable findings include a significant performance gap between the two middle schools, a concerning decline in math proficiency at higher grade levels, and the unique role of Sunset High (Continuation), which maintains a high graduation rate despite serving at-risk students. While per-student spending and class sizes vary, the elementary schools show remarkable consistency, and chronic absenteeism is generally low except at the continuation high school, indicating a healthy overall school environment in Encinitas.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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