For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,157 students in 92028, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 92028, CA are La Paloma Elementary School, Santa Margarita Academy and Vallecitos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92028 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92028, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92028, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Santa Margarita Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 West Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5440
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5440
Gr: 4-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #33.
Vallecitos Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5211 Fifth St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-7092
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-7092
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1978 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4430
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4430
Gr: K-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Maie Ellis Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4132
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4132
Gr: K-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
William H. Frazier Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Gum Tree Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4340
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4340
Gr: K-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Fallbrook Stem Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 West Fallbrook St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4000
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4000
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Fallbrook Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
92028, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
127 West Elder
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 451-3639
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 451-3639
Gr: K-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 92028, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 92028, CA include La Paloma Elementary School, Santa Margarita Academy and Vallecitos Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92028?
8 public elementary schools are located in 92028.
What is the racial composition of students in 92028?
92028 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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