San Marcos Unified School District

Engaging Students...Inspiring Futures.

Welcome to San Marcos Unified

The San Marcos Unified School District is an innovative and collaborative community providing an unparalleled educational experience. Through an engaging and supportive environment, all our students are challenged, inspired, and poised to excel.

Why We're Great

Governing Board Agenda

Volunteers

Transcript & Student Records Requests

E-Bike and Bicycle Permit Program

Current Families

San Marcos Unified families stay informed and engaged through programs, events, and resources designed to support every student. Explore tools, calendars, wellness services, and school-specific information to stay connected throughout the year.
Prospective Families - Now ENROLLING for 2026-27

Whether you're new to the area or exploring school options, we’re here to help you learn more about our campuses, enrollment steps, and what makes SMUSD a Future Ready district. Discover how we partner with families to help students thrive from their first day forward.
School-Connected Organizations

We value collaboration with groups that enrich our schools and support student experiences. From PTOs and booster clubs to nonprofit partners and vendors, this section offers essential information, forms, and guidelines to support safe, aligned, and successful community involvement in SMUSD.

District at a Glance

19

Schools

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18,000+

Students

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3,000

Staff

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Top 5 Best School Districts in the San Diego

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An Award-Winning School District

The San Marcos Unified School District is an innovative and collaborative community providing an unparalleled educational experience. Through an engaging and supportive environment, our students are challenged, inspired, and poised to excel.

Portrait of a Graduate

Our Strategic Promise outlines our Portrait of a Graduate journey and how we're preparing our students to become Future Ready.

What Makes Us Great

With modern classrooms, advanced laboratories, and extensive sports facilities, we provide an optimal environment for academic and extracurricular success.

LCAP

The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a tool for local education agencies to set goals, plan actions, and leverage resources to meet those goals to improve student outcomes.