For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,405 students in 92054, CA (there are , serving 966 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 92054, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92054, CA are Palmquist Elementary School, South Oceanside Elementary School and Oceanside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92054 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92054, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92054, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmquist Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1999 California St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8500
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8500
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
South Oceanside Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1806 South Horne St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 435-2100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 435-2100
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Oceanside High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pirates Cove
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8200
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,828 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-12
| 266 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 California St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8900
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8900
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #66.
Pablo Tac School Of The Arts
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Hacienda Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 721-2300
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 721-2300
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
92054, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Challenges Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
Clair W. Burgener Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
1125 South Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-8219
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-8219
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
3535 Hacienda Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1831 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 795-3624
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 795-3624
Grades: 11-12
| 43 students
1616 San Rafael Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-1641
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-1641
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
320 North Horne
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 231-1512
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 231-1512
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92054, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92054, CA include Palmquist Elementary School, South Oceanside Elementary School and Oceanside High School.
How many public schools are located in 92054?
7 public schools are located in 92054.
What percentage of students in 92054 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 92054 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92054?
92054 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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