For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,157 students in Fallbrook, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fallbrook, CA are Santa Margarita Academy, La Paloma Elementary School and Vallecitos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fallbrook, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fallbrook 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 Public Elementary Schools in Fallbrook, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 4-8
| 1 students
Rank: #22.
La Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Vallecitos Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5211 Fifth St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-7092
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-7092
Grades: K-8
| 190 students
Rank: #44.
Fallbrook Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Rank: #55.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1978 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4430
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4430
Grades: K-6
| 682 students
Rank: #66.
Maie Ellis Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 West Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4132
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4132
Grades: K-6
| 566 students
Rank: #77.
Fallbrook Stem Academy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 West Fallbrook St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4000
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4000
Grades: K-6
| 615 students
Rank: #88.
William H. Frazier Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Gum Tree Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4340
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4340
Grades: K-6
| 543 students
Fallbrook, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
127 West Elder
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 451-3639
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 451-3639
Grades: K-6
| 100 students
Rai Online Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
5253 Fifth St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 451-8228
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 451-8228
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fallbrook, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fallbrook, CA include Santa Margarita Academy, La Paloma Elementary School and Vallecitos Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fallbrook?
8 public elementary schools are located in Fallbrook.
What is the racial composition of students in Fallbrook?
Fallbrook 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).
Which public elementary schools in Fallbrook are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fallbrook include: William H. Frazier Elementary School vs. La Paloma Elementary School, Fallbrook Virtual Academy vs. Fallbrook Stem Academy, Live Oak Elementary School vs. La Paloma Elementary School
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