For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,027 students in Fallbrook, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fallbrook, CA are Santa Margarita Academy, Vallecitos Elementary School and Fallbrook Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fallbrook, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fallbrook have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
James E. Potter Intermediate
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1743 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4150
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4150
Grades: 7-8
| 800 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 middle schools in Fallbrook, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fallbrook, CA include Santa Margarita Academy, Vallecitos Elementary School and Fallbrook Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Fallbrook?
4 public middle schools are located in Fallbrook.
What is the racial composition of students in Fallbrook?
Fallbrook public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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