For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,210 students in the neighborhood of San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA.
The neighborhood of San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.54, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scholarship Prep - Oceanside
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4070 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(442) 262-3249
Oceanside, CA 92057
(442) 262-3249
Gr: K-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4250 Old Grove Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 435-7400
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 435-7400
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 Oleander Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4900
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Louise Foussat Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Pala Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 721-2200
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 721-2200
Gr: K-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA include Scholarship Prep - Oceanside, Nichols Elementary School and Cesar Chavez Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of San Luis Rey, Oceanside?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of San Luis Rey, Oceanside.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of San Luis Rey, Oceanside?
the neighborhood of San Luis Rey, Oceanside public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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