For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 10,245 students in 93036, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 239 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 93036, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93036, CA are Providence, Rio Del Sol and Rio Del Mar. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93036 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93036, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93036, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Providence
Alternative 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
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Sol
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 North Ventura Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Gr: K-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Rio Del Mar
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 Thames River
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Rio Real Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Kenney St.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Gr: K-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Oxnard High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 West Gonzales Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-2907
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-2907
Gr: 9-12 | 2,593 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Rio Del Norte
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Lobelia Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Rio Del Valle Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Rio Vista Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Thames River Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Rio Lindo Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2131 Snow Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Pacifica High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Gonzales Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-5000
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,928 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Rio Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Simon Way
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
93036, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2714 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3115
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3115
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rio Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3300 Cortez
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 983-0381
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 983-0381
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93036, CA?
How many public schools are located in 93036?
11 public schools are located in 93036.
What percentage of students in 93036 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 93036 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93036?
93036 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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