For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,728 students in 93036, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93036, CA are Providence, Rio Del Sol and Rio Del Mar. 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 24% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93036, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Sol
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 North Ventura Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Gr: K-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Rio Del Mar
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 Thames River
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Rio Real Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Kenney St.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Gr: K-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Rio Del Norte
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Lobelia Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Rio Del Valle Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Rio Vista Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Thames River Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Rio Lindo Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2131 Snow Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Rio Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Simon Way
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 Sol and Rio Del Mar.
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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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