For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,555 students in Oceanside, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Oceanside, CA are El Camino High School, Oceanside High School and Surfside Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oceanside, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Oceanside have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Oceanside, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Camino High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Oceanside, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Camino High School
(Math: 25% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Oceanside High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pirates Cove
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8200
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,948 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Pacific View Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3670 Ocean Ranch Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-0161
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-0161
Gr: K-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Siatech
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2611 Temple Heights Dr. Ste. A
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 945-1227
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 945-1227
Gr: 10-12 | 1,174 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
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
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
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7170
Gr: 12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Oceanside, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Challenges Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Gr: K-6 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Clair W. Burgener Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1125 South Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-8219
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-8219
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3535 Hacienda Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Gr: K-5
1831 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 795-3624
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 795-3624
Gr: 11-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
4991 Macario Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 757-3624
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 757-3624
Gr: K-6 | 350 students Minority enrollment: 87%
4575 Douglas Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7200
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7200
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
3548 Seagate Way Ste. 140
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 295-1117
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 295-1117
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
1616 San Rafael Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-1641
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-1641
Gr: K-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
320 North Horne
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 231-1512
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 231-1512
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Vista Literacy Academy Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
4225 Oceanside Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 643-0202
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 643-0202
Gr: K-6 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oceanside, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oceanside, CA include El Camino High School, Oceanside High School and Surfside Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Oceanside?
7 public high schools are located in Oceanside.
What is the racial composition of students in Oceanside?
Oceanside public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Oceanside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oceanside include: Oceanside High School vs. El Camino High School, El Camino High School vs. Oceanside High School
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