District Contact & Information
Source: NCES CCD 2024–25Schools in Carlsbad Unified School District
16 schools listed| School | Level | Grades | Students | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviara Oaks Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 612 | Carlsbad |
| Buena Vista Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 281 | Carlsbad |
| Calavera Hills Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 441 | Carlsbad |
| Hope Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 659 | Carlsbad |
| Jefferson Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 471 | Carlsbad |
| Kelly Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 449 | Carlsbad |
| Magnolia Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 488 | Carlsbad |
| Pacific Rim Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 642 | Carlsbad |
| Poinsettia Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 481 | Carlsbad |
| Aviara Oaks Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 991 | Carlsbad |
| Calavera Hills Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 655 | Carlsbad |
| Valley Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 807 | Carlsbad |
| Carlsbad High | High | 9th – 12th | 2,336 | Carlsbad |
| Carlsbad Village Academy | High | 10th – 12th | 38 | Carlsbad |
| Sage Creek High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,289 | Carlsbad |
| Carlsbad Seaside Academy | Other | Kindergarten – 12th | 38 | Carlsbad |
Zip Codes Served by Carlsbad Unified School District
3 zip codesFrequently Asked Questions
About Carlsbad Unified School District
Carlsbad Unified School District is a public school district serving 3 zip codes in California, primarily in San Diego County. It carries an overall rating of 10/10 (Excellent), the 92nd percentile among California districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CAASPP 2023–24) and is ranked only against other California districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
Schools in this district
NCES lists 16 schools operating under Carlsbad Unified School District — 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high and 1 other or combined. The largest by enrollment is Carlsbad High with 2,336 students. School-level enrollment comes from the NCES Common Core of Data school directory; a school with no reported enrollment is shown with a dash rather than a zero.
Checking your own address
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (760)331-5000 before making a housing decision.