Public schools in Fallbrook, CA
12 open public schools with an address in Fallbrook, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,729
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.2:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Fallbrook public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Fallbrook, CA: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,729 students, an average of 521 per school. The largest campus is Fallbrook High (1,853 students), and the largest elementary school is Live Oak Elementary (717).
Fallbrook Union Elementary operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Fallbrook campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fallbrook
Elementary schools in Fallbrook
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallbrook STEM Academy Fallbrook Union Elementary | KG–06 | 600 | 23.1:1 | |
| Fallbrook Virtual Academy Fallbrook Union Elementary · Alternative School | KG–08 | 12 | 35.3:1 | |
| La Paloma Elementary Fallbrook Union Elementary | KG–06 | 499 | 22.2:1 | |
| Live Oak Elementary Fallbrook Union Elementary | KG–06 | 717 | 23.9:1 | |
| Maie Ellis Elementary Fallbrook Union Elementary · Magnet · Alternative School | KG–06 | 560 | 22.3:1 | |
| William H. Frazier Elementary Fallbrook Union Elementary | KG–06 | 514 | 22.8:1 |
Middle schools in Fallbrook
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James E. Potter Intermediate Fallbrook Union Elementary | 07–08 | 828 | 21.8:1 | |
| Santa Margarita Academy Fallbrook Union Elementary · Alternative School | 04–08 | 3 | 6:1 |
High schools in Fallbrook
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallbrook High Fallbrook Union High | 09–12 | 1,853 | 20.6:1 | |
| Ivy High (Continuation) Fallbrook Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 69 | 9.9:1 | |
| Oasis High (Alternative) Fallbrook Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 74 | 18.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fallbrook
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Choate Early Childhood Education Center Fallbrook Union Elementary · Magnet | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19%
- Hispanic74%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Fallbrook schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,729 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fallbrook
How many public schools are in Fallbrook, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Fallbrook: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,729 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fallbrook?
Schools with an address in Fallbrook belong to 2 education agencies, led by Fallbrook Union Elementary (9 schools), Fallbrook Union High (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fallbrook?
Fallbrook High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fallbrook, with 1,853 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fallbrook?
No school with an address in Fallbrook is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fallbrook schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fallbrook public schools is 22.2:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fallbrook guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities