These are some of the top-rated public schools in Encinitas based on a variety of measures. Find out more about °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ ratings.
Districts
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Encinitas Union Elementary School District
4,648 students | ENCINITAS, CA
Grades PK, K-6 | 11 schools -
Julian Union Elementary School District
275 students | JULIAN, CA
Grades K-12 | 10 schools -
San Dieguito Union High School District
12,615 students | ENCINITAS, CA
Grades 7-12 | 10 schools -
Cardiff Elementary School District
642 students | ENCINITAS, CA
Grades K-6 | 2 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Encinitas
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 10, 2025
While there are some very caring teachers and small class sizes (often under 10 students), the school’s leadership dynamic is deeply concerning. The principal’s wife holds multiple roles — English... More
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Pacific Academy
Parent / Guardian
August 09, 2025
(This review does NOT pertain to the few gems that existed among the teachers and staff.)
The only reason our child ended up at PAE was because of Covid. We were not informed that most of the older... More
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Pacific Academy
Parent / Guardian
July 23, 2025
OC is a great middle school. Both of my kids went through, son (2027) and daughter (2029). We are a Cardiff family and some local kids went to Earl Warren only to bail out and go to Oak Crest. The... More
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Oak Crest Middle School