For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,575 students in Oceanside, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Oceanside, CA are El Camino High School, Oceanside High School and Surfside Academy. 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 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Oceanside have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Oceanside, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Camino High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Oceanside, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Camino High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Rancho Del Oro Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8000
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,526 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Pacific View Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3670 Ocean Ranch Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-0161
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-0161
Grades: K-12
| 666 students
Rank: #55.
Siatech
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2611 Temple Heights Dr. Ste. A
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 945-1227
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 945-1227
Grades: 10-12
| 1,080 students
Rank: #66.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Oceanside Unified School District Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7170
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7170
Grades: 12
| 50 students
Oceanside, 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
4991 Macario Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 757-3624
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 757-3624
Grades: K-6
| 350 students
4575 Douglas Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7200
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7200
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
3548 Seagate Way Ste. 140
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 295-1117
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 295-1117
Grades: K-12
| 141 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
Vista Literacy Academy Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
4225 Oceanside Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 643-0202
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, Oceanside High School and Surfside Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Oceanside?
7 public high schools are located in Oceanside.
What is the racial composition of students in Oceanside?
Oceanside public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Oceanside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oceanside include: Oceanside High School vs. El Camino High School, El Camino High School vs. Oceanside High School
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