For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,724 students in 93036, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93036, CA are Providence, Rio Del Mar and Rio Del Sol. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93036 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93036, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93036, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Mar
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 Thames River
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Rio Del Sol
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3001 North Ventura Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Grades: K-8
| 826 students
Rank: #44.
Rio Real Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Kenney St.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Grades: K-8
| 753 students
Rank: #55.
Rio Del Valle Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #66.
Rio Vista Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Thames River Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Rank: #77.
Rio Del Norte
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Lobelia Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Lindo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2131 Snow Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #99.
Rio Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Simon Way
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
93036, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2714 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3115
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3115
Grades: K-6
| 348 students
Rio Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3300 Cortez
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 983-0381
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 983-0381
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 93036, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93036, CA include Providence, Rio Del Mar and Rio Del Sol.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93036?
9 public elementary schools are located in 93036.
What is the racial composition of students in 93036?
93036 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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