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Carlsbad · 92009

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Pacific Rim ElementaryOlivenhain Pioneer ElementaryEl Camino Creek ElementaryAviara Oaks ElementaryLa Costa Heights ElementaryLa Costa Canyon HighLa Costa Meadows ElementaryPoinsettia ElementaryCarrillo ElementaryMission Estancia Elementary92009N ↑
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92009 at a glance

92009 (Carlsbad) has 10 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

9Elementary schools1High school
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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9 comparable schools · average 68.5/100 · range 58.6–76.2

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 68.8/100 · range 68.8–68.8

Explore ZIP codes near 92009

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92024Encinitas83.3 mi
92078San Marcos114.0 mi
92008Carlsbad96.0 mi
92067Rancho Santa Fe36.4 mi
92069San Marcos97.1 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

High Ceiling 4Solid Base 3Growth Engine 2Strong All-Around 1
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Schools in 92009

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Elementary schools in 92009 · 9 schools

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Pacific Rim Elementary
Carlsbad Unified High Ceiling
60.1%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary High Ceiling
56.5%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 75/100
El Camino Creek Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary High Ceiling
53.4%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100
Aviara Oaks Elementary
Carlsbad Unified High Ceiling
54.1%96th percentile · StrongScope Score 73/100
La Costa Heights Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Growth Engine
46.5%94th percentile · StrongScope Score 70/100
La Costa Meadows Elementary
San Marcos Unified Growth Engine
43.4%91st percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100

High schools in 92009 · 1 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
La Costa Canyon High
San Dieguito Union High Strong All-Around
32.8%86th percentile · StrongScope Score 69/100
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Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 92009?
This SchoolScope directory lists 10 public schools in 92009 (Carlsbad) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 92009?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Pacific Rim Elementary (76/100). High: La Costa Canyon High (69/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 92009 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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