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Best Schools in South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA
South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,056 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in South Oceanside exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA
The top high schools in South Oceanside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlsbad High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2290 Students
2. Oceanside High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oceanside Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1907 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA
The top middle schools in South Oceanside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 866 Students
2. Lincoln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oceanside Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 699 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA
The top elementary schools in South Oceanside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buena Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 276 Students
2. Palmquist Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oceanside Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 529 Students
3. South Oceanside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oceanside Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA has a total population of 6,031 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA
How many schools are in South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA?
South Oceanside, Oceanside, CA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,056 students in total.
How do schools in South Oceanside perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in South Oceanside score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in South Oceanside exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Oceanside?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations