For the 2024-25 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 40,563 students in Oxnard, CA (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,696 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Oxnard, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Oxnard, CA are Oxnard Middle College High School, Providence and Norman R. Brekke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oxnard, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Oxnard have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oxnard, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxnard Middle College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4000 S. Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 278-5521
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 278-5521
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Providence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4333 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5800
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5800
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Norman R. Brekke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Mlk Jr. Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1521
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1521
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Hollywood Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 Sunset Ln.
Oxnard, CA 93035
(805) 986-8720
Oxnard, CA 93035
(805) 986-8720
Grades: K-6
| 282 students
Rank: #55.
Rio Del Mar
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 Thames River
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #66.
Rio Del Sol
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3001 N. Ventura Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Grades: K-8
| 804 students
Rank: #77.
Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 Dunkirk Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1584
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1584
Grades: K-8
| 920 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Rosales
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Kohala St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0277
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0277
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #99.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Thurgood Marshall Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1557
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1557
Grades: K-8
| 729 students
Rank: #1010.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 W. Via Marina Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1560
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1560
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1111.
Rio Mesa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 Central Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 278-5500
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 278-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,220 students
Rank: #1212.
Oxnard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 W. Gonzales Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-2907
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-2907
Grades: 9-12
| 2,786 students
Rank: #1313.
Laguna Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5084 Etting Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 488-3638
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 488-3638
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1414.
Emilie Ritchen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Cabrillo Way
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1572
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1572
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1515.
Rio Real Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Kenney St.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Grades: K-8
| 744 students
Rank: #1616.
Rio Del Valle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #1717.
Rio Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Thames River Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
Rank: #1818.
Tierra Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Sanford St.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 986-6764
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 986-6764
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #1919.
Rose Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 S. Driskill St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1575
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1575
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #2020.
Rio Del Norte
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Lobelia Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #2121.
Rio Lindo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2131 Snow Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #2222.
Hueneme High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 W. Bard Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 385-2667
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 385-2667
Grades: 9-12
| 2,279 students
Rank: #2323.
R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 N. Juanita Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1536
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1536
Grades: 6-8
| 1,044 students
Rank: #2424.
Channel Islands High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Raiders Way
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 385-2787
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 385-2787
Grades: 9-12
| 2,643 students
Rank: #2525.
Rio Plaza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Simon Way
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2626.
Pacifica High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Gonzales Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-5000
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,219 students
Rank: #2727.
Lemonwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 San Mateo Pl.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1551
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1551
Grades: K-8
| 928 students
Rank: #2828.
Ocean View Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Olds Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 488-6421
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 488-6421
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #2929.
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy Of Arts & Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
647 W. Hill St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1545
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1545
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #3030.
Driffill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 S. E St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1530
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1530
Grades: K-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #3131.
Mar Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2382 Etting Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 488-3659
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 488-3659
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #3232.
Fred L. Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Anchorage St.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 488-3541
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 488-3541
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #3333.
E. O. Green Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3739 S. C St.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 986-8750
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 986-8750
Grades: 6-8
| 1,077 students
Rank: #3434.
Harrington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
451 E. Olive St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1542
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1542
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #3535.
Ramona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 Cooper Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1569
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1569
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
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Oxnard, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2714 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3115
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3115
Grades: K-6
| 348 students
Nueva Vista Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
925 South A St
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 487-3918
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 487-3918
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Puente High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
545 Central Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 278-5549
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 278-5549
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rio Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3300 Cortez
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 983-0381
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 983-0381
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oxnard, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Oxnard, CA include Oxnard Middle College High School, Providence and Norman R. Brekke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oxnard?
52 public schools are located in Oxnard.
What percentage of students in Oxnard go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Oxnard are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oxnard?
Oxnard public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oxnard are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oxnard include: Channel Islands High School vs. Hueneme High School, Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy Of Arts & Sciences vs. Fremont Academy Of Environmental Science & Innovative Design, Pacifica High School vs. Oxnard High School
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