Pacific Ridge School
6269 El Fuerte St, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Private Middle, High School 7th to 12th
Students
685
Tuition
$44,995
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Avg. Review Score
4.1
St. Joseph Academy
500 Las Flores Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
372
Tuition
$15,971
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg. Review Score
4.3
Double Peak School
111 San Elijo Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
1,196
Math Proficiency
68%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
San Elijo Middle School
1600 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
1,395
Math Proficiency
49%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
San Marcos Middle School
650 W Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
968
Math Proficiency
32%
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Reading Proficiency
45%
La Mirada Academy
3697 La Mirada Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
952
Math Proficiency
18%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
29%
Valley Christian School
1350 Discovery St, San Marcos, CA 92078
Private Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
132
Tuition
$6,000
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg. Review Score
4.4
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II
1030 La Bonita Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
90
For families seeking quality education in Lake San Marcos, CA the area offers 8 school options serving Middle School grade levels, including the highly-rated Double Peak School (8/10 on GreatSchools) and Pacific Ridge School (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 72% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Lake San Marcos has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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