Oceanside Unified School District

2111 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92058-2326
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 14,866 students in Oceanside Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Oceanside Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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
10,347 Schools
# Students
14,866 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
658 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Oceanside Unified School District, which is ranked #971 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#958 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
29%
34%
41%
47%
26%
29%
88%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
60%
56%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
21%
20%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,579 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,247 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$276 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$256 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,579
$20,100
Spending / Student
$17,247
$18,511

Best Oceanside Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ivey Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4275 Via Rancho Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4800
Gr: K-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
North Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
141 Santa Rosa Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7500
Gr: K-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Santa Margarita Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Carnes Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7900
Gr: K-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1290 Ivey Ranch Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Palmquist Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1999 California St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8500
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Stuart Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Yamanaka Way
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7700
Gr: K-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
South Oceanside Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1806 South Horne St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 435-2100
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
El Camino High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Rancho Del Oro Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3701 Kelton Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 901-8400
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Oceanside High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Pirates Cove
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,948 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Surfside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 South Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Gr: K-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 Old Grove Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 435-7400
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Oleander Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 California St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8900
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
423 West Redondo Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7000
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Mission Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-8700
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Del Rio Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 North River Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7300
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
Louise Foussat Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Pala Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 721-2200
Gr: K-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Pablo Tac School Of The Arts
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 Hacienda Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 721-2300
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1410 Laurel St.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4200
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
823 Acacia St.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Surfside High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 South Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Oceanside Unified School District Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7170
Gr: 12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oceanside Unified School District?
Oceanside Unified School District manages 23 public schools serving 14,866 students.
What is the rank of Oceanside Unified School District?
Oceanside Unified School District is ranked #971 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Oceanside Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,247 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 14,866 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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