For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 10,795 students in Carlsbad, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Carlsbad, CA are Pacific Rim Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School and Aviara Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlsbad, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carlsbad have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carlsbad, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific Rim Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Camino De Las Ondas
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1905 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5600
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5600
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Aviara Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6900 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: #44.
Poinsettia Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2445 Mica Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6500
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6500
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
El Camino Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7885 Paseo Aliso
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 943-2051
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 943-2051
Grades: K-6
| 504 students
Rank: #66.
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8000 Calle Acervo
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 943-2000
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 943-2000
Grades: K-6
| 562 students
Rank: #77.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4885 Kelly Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5800
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5800
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #88.
Aviara Oaks Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6880 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #99.
Carrillo Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2875 Poinsettia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2900
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2900
Grades: K-5
| 759 students
Rank: #1010.
La Costa Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3035 Levante St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 944-4375
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 944-4375
Grades: K-6
| 644 students
Rank: #1111.
La Costa Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6889 El Fuerte St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2121
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2121
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #1212.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3010 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5900
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5900
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #1313.
Carlsbad Seaside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299
Grades: K-12
| 216 students
Rank: #1414.
Mission Estancia Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3330 Calle Barcelona
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 943-2004
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 943-2004
Grades: K-6
| 420 students
Rank: #1515.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 Buena Vista Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5400
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5400
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #1616.
Calavera Hills Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6300
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6300
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Calavera Hills Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4104 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6400
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1645 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5300
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #1919.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3743 Jefferson St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5500
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5500
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Carlsbad, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Home Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
The Jump Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
7100 Arenal Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Grades: K-7
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carlsbad, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carlsbad, CA include Pacific Rim Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School and Aviara Oaks Elementary School. Carlsbad has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carlsbad, CA?
19 public elementary schools are located in Carlsbad, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlsbad, CA?
Carlsbad, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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