Schools in 92056 — Oceanside, California: 7 schools. Average score 4.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
92056 has 7 ranked schools in Oceanside, averaging a Scope Score of 34.6/100 — 4.3 points below the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 92056's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 11.1 to 53.3, a 42.2-point spread.
How 92056 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Coastal Academy Charter with a Scope Score of 53 and 30.5% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 92056's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +75 scale-score points across 6 schools in 92056 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92056 averages 18.7%, near the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 92056's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92056 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92056 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92056 | Oceanside | — | 7 | 34.6/100 | — |
| 92083 | Vista | 2.2 | 11 | 37.7/100 | +3.1 |
| 92057 | Oceanside | 2.6 | 12 | 42.8/100 | +8.3 |
| 92084 | Vista | 3.1 | 7 | 33.9/100 | -0.7 |
| 92008 | Carlsbad | 3.4 | 9 | 56.6/100 | +22.0 |
| 92054 | Oceanside | 4.2 | 6 | 34.9/100 | +0.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92056
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92056 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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
Elementary Schools (6)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Academy Charter Oceanside Unified On the Rise | 30.5% | Strong 53/100 |
| 2 | Empresa Elementary Vista Unified Solid Base | 36.8% | Strong 51/100 |
| 3 | Lake Elementary Vista Unified Culture First | 25.2% | Solid 45/100 |
| 4 | T.H.E Leadership Academy Vista Unified On the Rise | 18.6% | Solid 40/100 |
| 5 | Mission Meadows Elementary Vista Unified On the Rise | 17.9% | Solid 37/100 |
| 6 | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Oceanside Unified Building Momentum | 18.5% | Developing 31/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific View Charter Oceanside Unified alternative school | 4.1% | Solid 23/100 · 55th in class |
| 2 | Madison Middle Vista Unified Building Momentum | 9.9% | Needs Support 19/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIATech Vista Unified alternative school | 3.5% | Needs Support 11/100 · 16th in class |
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