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Elementary Schools in Oxnard, California

Below Average2024–25 data47 schools · avg 34.4/100

Oxnard, California has 47 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 34.4/100 — 9.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Oxnard Middle College High at 64/100, where 33.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Oxnard schools average 10.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.8% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
34.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.1
22.6 – 63.7
Avg Exceeded %
10.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
21.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
47
With Scope Scores

How Oxnard schools compare

Oxnard's 47 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.4 — 9.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.6 to 63.7, a 41.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Oxnard Middle College High with a Scope Score of 64 and 33.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Oxnard averages 21.8%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Oxnard

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First45 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Oxnard ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Oxnard Middle College High
Oxnard Union High Strong All-Around
33.8%Solid
64/100
2Rio del Sol
Rio Elementary Building Momentum
25.0%Solid
55/100
3Hollywood Beach Elementary
Hueneme Elementary Building Momentum
26.5%Solid
54/100
4Rio Mesa High
Oxnard Union High Building Momentum
14.7%Developing
49/100
5Oxnard High
Oxnard Union High Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
48/100
6Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Oxnard Building Momentum
22.4%Developing
48/100
7Hueneme High
Oxnard Union High Building Momentum
8.7%Developing
47/100
8Channel Islands High
Oxnard Union High Building Momentum
7.8%Developing
45/100
9Pacifica High
Oxnard Union High Building Momentum
7.1%Developing
44/100
10Norman R. Brekke Elementary
Oxnard Building Momentum
26.8%Developing
41/100
11Emilie Ritchen Elementary
Oxnard Building Momentum
19.7%Developing
39/100
12Harrington Elementary
Oxnard Building Momentum
7.5%Developing
38/100
13Kamala Elementary
Oxnard Building Momentum
8.3%Developing
37/100
14Marina West Elementary
Oxnard Building Momentum
13.2%Developing
36/100
15Rose Avenue Elementary
Oxnard Building Momentum
6.4%Developing
35/100
16Fred L. Williams Elementary
Hueneme Elementary Building Momentum
7.8%Developing
34/100
17Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary
Oxnard Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
34/100
18Sierra Linda Elementary
Oxnard Building Momentum
15.0%Developing
33/100
19Ocean View Junior High
Ocean View Building Momentum
7.7%Developing
33/100
20Rio Real Elementary
Rio Elementary Culture First
8.6%Developing
32/100
21Mar Vista Elementary
Ocean View Building Momentum
9.7%Developing
32/100
22Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences
Oxnard Building Momentum
8.1%Developing
32/100
23Rio Rosales
Rio Elementary Building Momentum
9.5%Developing
32/100
24Julien Hathaway Elementary
Hueneme Elementary Building Momentum
8.7%Developing
31/100
25Curren Elementary
Oxnard Building Momentum
8.7%Developing
31/100
26R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
Oxnard Building Momentum
10.0%Developing
31/100
27Lemonwood Elementary
Oxnard Building Momentum
8.1%Developing
31/100
28Condor High
Oxnard Union High Building Momentum
3.6%Developing
31/100
29Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Oxnard Building Momentum
11.6%Developing
30/100
30Rio del Valle Middle
Rio Elementary Building Momentum
8.7%Developing
30/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Oxnard

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Anthony School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 214 students
15:1Private
Santa Clara High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 210 students
14:1Private
Santa Clara Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 208 students
20:1Private
New Harvest Christian Schools
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 144 students
12:1Private
Linda Vista Adventist Elementary School
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 69 students
13:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Oxnard

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Oxnard good?
Oxnard's 47 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.4/100, which is 9.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Oxnard?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Oxnard is Oxnard Middle College High with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 33.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Oxnard schools compare to the state average?
Oxnard elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.6 to 63.7, a 41.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Oxnard?
Oxnard has 47 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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