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Schools in Bonsall · Bonsall Unified School District

Bonsall’s public schools outscore 65% of California districts

In Bonsall, 43% of tested students are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Bonsall, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.

#295of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
55%
▲ 8 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
43%
▲ 10 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
70–79%
▼ 7–16 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.4K
▼ 18% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
21.3
CA 21.6
Schools in town
1
1,820 students on the public path
In brief

Bonsall’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 55% and math 43% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 70–79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,437 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Norman L. Sullivan Middle, then Bonsall High. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Bonsall’s grade

A− Test scoresC− Graduation

B+: better than 65% of California school districts, #295 of 847 California towns. Test scores are above the California average; graduation is below it.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 65%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (530)Better than 61%
B−B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,204 test results and a graduating class of 60 could put Bonsall anywhere from B− to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Bonsall’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,207 in math, 1,202 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bonsall, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Bonsall ElementaryBonsall Unified School DistrictNo scores
6–8Norman L. Sullivan MiddleBonsall Unified School DistrictNo scores
9–12Bonsall HighBonsall Unified School DistrictA

Bonsall’s public schools are run by Bonsall Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Bonsall Unified School DistrictGrades K–12 · 5 schools · 2,274 students, up 5% since 2020–21 · 21.3 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$17,437CA $21,206 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading55%
State average 46.7% · 1202 students tested
Math43%
State average 33.1% · 1207 students tested

Bonsall vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Bonsall’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BonsallB+Bonsall Unified
OceansideBOceanside Unified K–12 · Vista Unified K–12

Every school in Bonsall

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Bonsallby address
Bonsall Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
949 students24:1Rate it →
Also serving Bonsallin other towns
Norman L. Sullivan Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
529 students22:1Rate it →
Bonsall High
High · Grades 9–12
A
342 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Bonsall’s schools

Are Bonsall’s schools good?

By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Bonsall children attend outscore 65% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #295 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 61%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Bonsall in?

Bonsall Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,274 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Bonsall kids go to high school?

Bonsall High, with 342 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Bonsall’s graduation rate?

70–79% of the class of 2023 in Bonsall Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Bonsall spend per student?

$17,437 in Bonsall Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.