Top 5 Best Oceanside Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,592 students in Oceanside, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Oceanside, CA are El Camino 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.
Oceanside, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Oceanside have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Oceanside, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Camino High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Oceanside, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Camino High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Rancho Del Oro Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,792 students
Rank: #22.
Surfside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 S. Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Grades: K-12
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Surfside High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 S. Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #44.
Oceanside High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Pirates Cove
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,030 students
Rank: #55.
Pacific View Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3670 Ocean Ranch Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-0161
Grades: K-12
| 589 students
Rank: #66.
Siatech
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2611 Temple Heights Dr. Ste. A
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 945-1227
Grades: 10-12
| 537 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7170
Grades: 12
| 63 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Oceanside, California

Oceanside, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
1125 South Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-8219
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
3535 Hacienda Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1831 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 795-3624
Grades: 11-12
| 43 students
4991 Macario Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 757-3624
Grades: K-6
| 350 students
3548 Seagate Way Ste. 140
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 295-1117
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
1616 San Rafael Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-1641
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
320 North Horne
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 231-1512
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
4225 Oceanside Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 643-0202
Grades: K-6
| 247 students

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, Surfside Academy and Surfside High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Oceanside, CA?
7 public high schools are located in Oceanside, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Oceanside, CA?
Oceanside, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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