Best Public High Schools in Oceanside, CA (2025-26)

Best Oceanside Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and 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 of 68%, which is less than the California average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is El Camino High School, with 95% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

El Camino High School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
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400 Rancho Del Oro Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8000

Gr: 9-12 | 2,526 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #22.

Oceanside High School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
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1 Pirates Cove
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8200

Gr: 9-12 | 1,828 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #33.

Surfside Academy

Alternative School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1125 South Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600

Gr: K-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #44.

Pacific View Charter

Charter School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
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3670 Ocean Ranch Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-0161

Gr: K-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #55.

Siatech

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2611 Temple Heights Dr. Ste. A
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 945-1227

Gr: 10-12 | 1,080 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #66.

Surfside High (Continuation School)

Alternative School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1125 South Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600

Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: n/an/a

Oceanside Unified School District Adult Transition Program

Special Education School

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707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7170

Gr: 12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

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Oceanside, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Challenges Community Day (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100

Gr: K-6 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Clair W. Burgener Academy (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100

Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Ditmar Elementary School (Closed 2009)

1125 South Ditmar St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-8219

Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

E. G. Garrison Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3535 Hacienda Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-8600

Gr: K-5

Oceanside School Of Business And Technology (Closed 2004)

1831 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 795-3624

Gr: 11-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Pacifica Elementary School (Closed 2009)

4991 Macario Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 757-3624

Gr: K-6 | 350 students Minority enrollment: 87%

Reynolds Elementary School (Closed 2023)

4575 Douglas Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-7200

Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

San Diego Neighborhood Homeschools (Closed 2020)

3548 Seagate Way Ste. 140
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 295-1117

Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

San Rafael Elementary School (Closed 2004)

1616 San Rafael Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-1641

Gr: K-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

School Of Business And Technology (Closed 2009)

320 North Horne
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 231-1512

Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Vista Literacy Academy Charter (Closed 2004)

Charter School

4225 Oceanside Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 643-0202

Gr: K-6 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 93%

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