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Oceanside Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 15,274 students in Oceanside Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Oceanside Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
23 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
15,274 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
682 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Oceanside Unified School District, which is ranked #969 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#951 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
43 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
620 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,220 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
56%
# Black Students
599 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
3,217 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
21%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
263 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,281 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,556
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,093
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,154
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,112
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,138
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,054
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,126
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,103
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,184
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,124
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,162
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,226
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,242
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,083 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,787 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$276 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$256 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,083
$19,942
Spending / Student
$16,787
$18,366
Best Oceanside Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ivey Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4275 Via Rancho Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4800
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4800
Grades: K-5
| 714 students
Rank: #22.
North Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
141 Santa Rosa Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7500
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7500
Grades: K-8
| 777 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Margarita Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Carnes Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7900
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7900
Grades: K-8
| 556 students
Rank: #44.
Palmquist Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1999 California St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8500
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8500
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1290 Ivey Ranch Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8800
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,142 students
Rank: #66.
Stuart Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Yamanaka Way
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7700
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7700
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Rank: #77.
El Camino High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Rancho Del Oro Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8000
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,526 students
Rank: #88.
South Oceanside Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1806 South Horne St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 435-2100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 435-2100
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #99.
Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4250 Old Grove Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 435-7400
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 435-7400
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #1010.
Oceanside High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pirates Cove
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8200
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,828 students
Rank: #1111.
Surfside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 South Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Grades: K-12
| 266 students
Rank: #1212.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Kelton Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 901-8400
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 901-8400
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #1313.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
423 West Redondo Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7000
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7000
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 California St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8900
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8900
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #1515.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 Oleander Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4900
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #1616.
Louise Foussat Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Pala Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 721-2200
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 721-2200
Grades: K-5
| 788 students
Rank: #1717.
Del Rio Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 North River Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7300
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7300
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1818.
Pablo Tac School Of The Arts
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Hacienda Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 721-2300
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 721-2300
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1919.
Mission Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-8700
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-8700
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #2020.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Laurel St.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4200
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4200
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #2121.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
823 Acacia St.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4700
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #2222.
Surfside High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 South Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oceanside Unified School District Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7170
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7170
Grades: 12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oceanside Unified School District?
Oceanside Unified School District manages 23 public schools serving 15,274 students.
What is the rank of Oceanside Unified School District?
Oceanside Unified School District is ranked #969 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oceanside Unified School District?
60% of Oceanside Unified School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oceanside Unified School District?
Oceanside Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Oceanside Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,787 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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