For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,611 students in the neighborhood of Townsite, Oceanside, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Townsite are Oceanside High School, Surfside Academy and Surfside High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Townsite, Oceanside, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Townsite, Oceanside, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Townsite, Oceanside, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Townsite, Oceanside, CA include Oceanside High School, Surfside Academy and Surfside High (Continuation School).
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Townsite, Oceanside?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Townsite, Oceanside.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Townsite, Oceanside?
the neighborhood of Townsite, Oceanside public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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