Escondido, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 132,756 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
The city is located in a valley of the Southern Californian coastal mountains, northeast of San Diego.
Cultural Attractions
Escondido is home to Queen Califia's Magical Circle, a sculpture garden created by Niki de Saint Phalle featuring nine large-scale sculptures.
Recreation
Within the city limits are eight parks and two lakes.
Historical
The city used to be part of an area called Rancho Rincon del Diablo, which means "The Devil's Corner" in Spanish.
Economy
Escondido's economy is driven by the presence of small businesses.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Lower |
| Number of elementary schools | 30 |
| Number of middle schools | 18 |
| Number of high schools | 14 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 2 / 2 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Crest Academy | San Diego, CA | Bronze | 1,403 |
| Carlsbad Seaside Academy | Carlsbad, CA | Bronze | 106 |
| Coronado High | Coronado, CA | Silver | 1,099 |
| El Camino High | Oceanside, CA | Silver | 2,975 |
| John Muir | San Diego, CA | Bronze | 271 |
| La Jolla Senior High | La Jolla, CA | Gold | 1,680 |
| Metro Region Community Day Schools | San Diego, CA | Bronze | 141 |
| Mt. Everest Academy | San Diego, CA | Bronze | 240 |
| Poway High | Poway, CA | Silver | 3,045 |
| Preuss School UCSD | La Jolla, CA | Gold | 752 |
| Ramona Community | Ramona, CA | Bronze | 552 |
| River Valley Charter | Lakeside, CA | Bronze | 198 |
| School of Digital Media and Design at Kearny Keamy High Educational Complex | San Diego, CA | Bronze | 465 |
| School of International Business at Kearny High E | San Diego, CA | Bronze | 456 |
| School of International Studies at San Diego High | San Diego, CA | Silver | 486 |
| Torrey Pines High | Sandiego, CA | Silver | 2,866 |
| Westview High | San Diego, CA | Silver | 2,307 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Institute of California--San Diego | San Diego, CA | Unranked | N/A |
| Design Institute of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Unranked | N/A |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | Laguna Beach, CA | Unranked, Arts | N/A |
| National University | La Jolla, CA | Unranked, U.-Master's (W) | N/A |
| Newschool of Architecture | San Diego, CA | Unranked | N/A |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego, CA | #22, U.-Master's (W) | 3,480 |
| San Diego Christian College | El Cajon, CA | Unranked | N/A |
| University of California--San Diego | La Jolla, CA | #35, Nat. U. | 27,020 |
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