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Schools in San Marcos, CA
Public schools, enrollment data, student-teacher ratios, and higher education.
San Marcos has 19 public schools
with a total enrollment of 18,590 students
and 763 teachers.
There are 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The average student-teacher ratio is 24.4:1. 5 charter schools serve the area.
Public Schools (19)
Source: NCES 2022-23 data.
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos High | High | 3,380 | 125 | 27.0:1 |
| Mission Hills High | High | 2,893 | 107 | 27.0:1 |
| San Elijo Middle | Middle | 1,463 | 59 | 24.8:1 |
| Double Peak | Elementary | 1,211 | 54 | 22.4:1 |
| Woodland Park Middle | Middle | 1,183 | 54 | 21.9:1 |
| La Mirada Academy | Elementary | 936 | 40 | 23.4:1 |
| San Marcos Middle | Middle | 931 | 45 | 20.7:1 |
| San Elijo Elementary | Elementary | 858 | 35 | 24.5:1 |
| Richland Elementary | Elementary | 823 | 32 | 25.7:1 |
| Knob Hill Elementary | Elementary | 752 | 31 | 24.3:1 |
| Paloma Elementary | Elementary | 715 | 28 | 25.5:1 |
| Twin Oaks Elementary | Elementary | 675 | 30 | 22.5:1 |
| Discovery Elementary | Elementary | 668 | 28 | 23.9:1 |
| San Marcos Elementary | Elementary | 624 | 26 | 24.0:1 |
| High Tech Elementary North County (Charter) | Elementary | 442 | 18 | 24.6:1 |
| High Tech High North County (Charter) | High | 418 | 20 | 20.9:1 |
| High Tech Middle North County (Charter) | Middle | 336 | 15 | 22.4:1 |
| Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego (Charter) | Elementary | 199 | 10 | 19.9:1 |
| Pivot Charter School - San Diego II (Charter) | Other | 83 | 6 | 13.8:1 |
Colleges & Universities (6)
| Institution | Type | Highest Degree | Enrollment | Tuition (In-State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palomar College | Public | Associate | 25,877 | $1,354 |
| California State University-San Marcos | Public | Graduate | 16,760 | $7,734 |
| University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences | Private For-Profit | Graduate | 5,964 | — |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos | Private For-Profit | Associate | 960 | — |
| Palomar Institute of Cosmetology | Private For-Profit | Certificate | 370 | — |
| University of Saint Katherine | Private Non-Profit | Bachelor's | 273 | $28,800 |