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Oceanside · 92054

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

Explore the public schools listed in 92054, compare the patterns, and see what deserves a closer look.

Oceanside HighPalmquist ElementaryLincoln MiddleSouth Oceanside ElementaryPablo Tac School of the ArtsSurfside AcademySurfside High (Continuation)92054N ↑
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Census ZIP approximation (ZCTA)

92054 at a glance

92054 (Oceanside) has 7 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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4 comparable schools · average 31.3/100 · range 26.3–37.5

Middle schools

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1 comparable schools · average 35.1/100 · range 35.1–35.1

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 49.1/100 · range 49.1–49.1

Explore ZIP codes near 92054

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92008Carlsbad92.9 mi
92058Oceanside83.1 mi
92057Oceanside124.6 mi
92056Oceanside74.7 mi
92083Vista116.3 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

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Schools in 92054

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Elementary schools in 92054 · 4 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Palmquist Elementary
Oceanside Unified On the Rise
17.8%55th percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100
South Oceanside Elementary
Oceanside Unified Building Momentum
16.7%39th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100
Pablo Tac School of the Arts
Oceanside Unified On the Rise
8.3%35th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100
Surfside Academy
Oceanside Unified Building Momentum
4.5%25th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 26/100

Middle schools in 92054 · 1 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Lincoln Middle
Oceanside Unified On the Rise
10.8%47th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100

High schools in 92054 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Oceanside High
Oceanside Unified Building Momentum
11.3%38th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 49/100
Surfside High (Continuation)
Oceanside Unified continuation high school
0.0%4th percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 9/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 92054?
This SchoolScope directory lists 7 public schools in 92054 (Oceanside) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 92054?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Palmquist Elementary (38/100). Middle: Lincoln Middle (35/100). High: Oceanside High (49/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 92054 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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