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Best Oxnard Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 38,084 students in Oxnard, CA (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,227 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Oxnard, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oxnard, CA are Oxnard Middle College High School, Providence and Norman R. Brekke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oxnard, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Oxnard have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Oxnard, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxnard Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4000 South Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 278-5521
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Providence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4333 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5800
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Norman R. Brekke Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1521
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Hollywood Beach Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4000 Sunset Ln.
Oxnard, CA 93035
(805) 986-8720
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Rio Del Sol
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3001 North Ventura Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Gr: K-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Rio Del Mar
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3150 Thames River
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 Dunkirk Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1584
Gr: K-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Emilie Ritchen Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Cabrillo Way
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1572
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 West Via Marina Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1560
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Thurgood Marshall Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1557
Gr: K-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Rio Rosales
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Kohala St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0277
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Rio Real Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 Kenney St.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Gr: K-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Rio Mesa High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Central Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 278-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,951 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Oxnard High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 West Gonzales Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-2907
Gr: 9-12 | 2,452 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Rio Del Norte
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Lobelia Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Tierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Sanford St.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 986-6764
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Rio Del Valle Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Laguna Vista Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5084 Etting Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 488-3638
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Rio Vista Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3050 Thames River Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Rose Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 South Driskill St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1575
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #2121.
Rio Lindo Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2131 Snow Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Hueneme High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 West Bard Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 385-2667
Gr: 9-12 | 1,913 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Lemonwood Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 San Mateo Pl.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1551
Gr: K-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Driffill Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
910 South E St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1530
Gr: K-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Sierra Linda Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Jasmine St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1581
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Mar Vista Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2382 Etting Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 488-3659
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Pacifica High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 East Gonzales Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,675 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 North Juanita Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1536
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Rio Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Simon Way
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Ocean View Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Olds Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 488-6421
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy Of Arts & Sciences
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
647 West Hill St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1545
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Harrington Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
451 East Olive St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1542
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #3333.
Channel Islands High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Raiders Way
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 385-2787
Gr: 9-12 | 2,380 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Curren Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 North F St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1527
Gr: K-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Marina West Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Carob St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1554
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Oxnard, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Oxnard, CA include Oxnard Middle College High School, Providence and Norman R. Brekke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oxnard?
52 public schools are located in Oxnard.
What percentage of students in Oxnard go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Oxnard are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oxnard?
Oxnard public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oxnard are often viewed compared to one another?

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