For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,211 students in the neighborhood of El Rio East, Oxnard, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in El Rio East are Rio Real Elementary School and Rio Plaza Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of El Rio East, Oxnard, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 El Rio East, Oxnard, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
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: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of El Rio East, Oxnard, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of El Rio East, Oxnard, CA include Rio Real Elementary School and Rio Plaza Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of El Rio East, Oxnard?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of El Rio East, Oxnard.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of El Rio East, Oxnard?
the neighborhood of El Rio East, Oxnard public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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