For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,948 students in the neighborhood of East Grove, Escondido, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in East Grove are Quantum Academy, Orange Glen Elementary School and Hidden Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Grove, Escondido, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Grove, Escondido, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quantum Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 North Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Gr: 4-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Orange Glen Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2861 Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2487
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2487
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Reed Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Gr: 6-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 North Hidden Trails Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-2240
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-2240
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Grove, Escondido, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Grove, Escondido, CA include Quantum Academy, Orange Glen Elementary School and Hidden Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Grove, Escondido?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Grove, Escondido.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Grove, Escondido?
the neighborhood of East Grove, Escondido public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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