Schools in 92056 — Oceanside, California: 92056 schools average near the state. The 30.8-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
92056 has 9 ranked schools in Oceanside, averaging a Scope Score of 43.6/100 — within 1.2 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.2 to 58.0, a 30.8-point spread.
How 92056 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Coastal Academy Charter with a Scope Score of 58 and 30.5% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 92056 averages 18.7%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92056 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92056 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92056 | Oceanside | 9 | Developing 43.6/100 | — |
| 92057 | Oceanside | 12 | Developing 47.3/100 | +3.7 |
| 92054 | Oceanside | 7 | Developing 34.7/100 | -8.9 |
| 92058 | Oceanside | 8 | Developing 42.7/100 | -0.9 |
| 92064 | Poway | 12 | Solid 54.6/100 | +11.0 |
| 92065 | Ramona | 10 | Developing 37.1/100 | -6.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92056
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92056 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 92056
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Academy Charter Oceanside Unified Building Momentum | 30.5% | Solid 58/100 |
| 2 | Empresa Elementary Vista Unified Solid Base | 36.8% | Solid 56/100 |
| 3 | Lake Elementary Vista Unified Culture First | 25.2% | Solid 50/100 |
| 4 | T.H.E Leadership Academy Vista Unified On the Rise | 18.6% | Developing 46/100 |
| 5 | Pacific View Charter Oceanside Unified Growth Engine | 4.1% | Developing 45/100 |
| 6 | Mission Meadows Elementary Vista Unified Growth Engine | 17.9% | Developing 44/100 |
| 7 | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Oceanside Unified Building Momentum | 18.5% | Developing 38/100 |
| 8 | SIATech Vista Unified Building Momentum | 3.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 9 | Madison Middle Vista Unified Building Momentum | 9.9% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Schools in 92056 on the map
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology