Public schools in Oxnard, CA
53 open public schools with an address in Oxnard, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
53
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
39,355
51 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Oxnard public schools
The federal directory lists 53 public schools in Oxnard, CA: 32 elementary, 8 middle, 10 high, 3 combined or other. The 51 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 39,355 students, an average of 772 per school. The largest campus is Pacifica High (2,675 students), and the largest elementary school is Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary (895).
Oxnard operates the most schools here (21), and 6 regular districts have at least one Oxnard campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 83% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Oxnard
Oxnard
Public school district
21 schools in Oxnard
Oxnard Union High
Public school district
9 schools in Oxnard · 12 total
Rio Elementary
Public school district
9 schools in Oxnard
Hueneme Elementary
Public school district
7 schools in Oxnard · 11 total
Ocean View
Public school district
5 schools in Oxnard
Ventura County Office of Education
Public school district
1 school in Oxnard · 5 total
Vista Real Charter High District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Oxnard
Elementary schools in Oxnard
32| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ansgar Larsen Elementary Hueneme Elementary | KG–05 | 538 | 20.1:1 | |
| Art Haycox Elementary Hueneme Elementary | KG–05 | 724 | 21.4:1 | |
| Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Oxnard | KG–08 | 754 | 21.3:1 | |
| Christa McAuliffe Elementary Oxnard | KG–05 | 476 | 19.4:1 | |
| Curren Elementary Oxnard | KG–08 | 817 | 19.3:1 | |
| Driffill Elementary Oxnard | KG–08 | 891 | 19.7:1 | |
| Elm Street Elementary Oxnard | KG–05 | 471 | 21.9:1 | |
| Emilie Ritchen Elementary Oxnard | KG–05 | 445 | 18.5:1 | |
| Fred L. Williams Elementary Hueneme Elementary | KG–05 | 572 | 22.3:1 | |
| Harrington Elementary Oxnard | KG–05 | 513 | 20.9:1 | |
| Hollywood Beach Elementary Hueneme Elementary | KG–06 | 289 | 21.4:1 | |
| Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary Oxnard | KG–08 | 895 | 22.4:1 | |
| Julien Hathaway Elementary Hueneme Elementary | KG–05 | 451 | 21.8:1 | |
| Kamala Elementary Oxnard | KG–08 | 842 | 21.4:1 | |
| Laguna Vista Elementary Ocean View | KG–05 | 351 | 20.1:1 | |
| Lemonwood Elementary Oxnard | KG–08 | 808 | 20.6:1 | |
| Mar Vista Elementary Ocean View | KG–05 | 464 | 21.1:1 | |
| Marina West Elementary Oxnard | KG–05 | 440 | 19.1:1 | |
| McKinna Elementary Oxnard | KG–05 | 577 | 22.6:1 | |
| Norman R. Brekke Elementary Oxnard | KG–05 | 585 | 20.5:1 | |
| Ramona Elementary Oxnard | KG–05 | 568 | 23.2:1 | |
| Rio Del Mar Rio Elementary | KG–05 | 499 | 26:1 | |
| Rio del Norte Rio Elementary | KG–05 | 495 | 22.5:1 | |
| Rio del Sol Rio Elementary | KG–08 | 839 | 25.8:1 | |
| Rio Lindo Elementary Rio Elementary | KG–05 | 405 | 22.5:1 | |
| Rio Plaza Elementary Rio Elementary | KG–05 | 455 | 26.8:1 | |
| Rio Real Elementary Rio Elementary | KG–08 | 794 | 24.4:1 | |
| Rio Rosales Rio Elementary | KG–05 | 557 | 23.2:1 | |
| Rose Avenue Elementary Oxnard | KG–05 | 424 | 19.3:1 | |
| Sierra Linda Elementary Oxnard | KG–05 | 455 | 19.8:1 | |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary Oxnard | KG–08 | 702 | 19.9:1 | |
| Tierra Vista Elementary Ocean View | KG–05 | 560 | 23.8:1 |
Middle schools in Oxnard
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Blackstock Junior High Hueneme Elementary | 06–08 | 1,239 | 21.3:1 | |
| Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences Oxnard · Magnet | 06–08 | 696 | 16.5:1 | |
| E. O. Green Junior High Hueneme Elementary | 06–08 | 949 | 19.5:1 | |
| Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design Oxnard · Magnet | 06–08 | 617 | 16.4:1 | |
| Ocean View Junior High Ocean View | 06–08 | 700 | 22.2:1 | |
| R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering Oxnard · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,027 | 19:1 | |
| Rio del Valle Middle Rio Elementary | 06–08 | 569 | 19.1:1 | |
| Rio Vista Middle Rio Elementary | 06–08 | 637 | 22.4:1 |
High schools in Oxnard
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacapa Adult Transition Program Oxnard Union High · Special Education School | 12–12 | 175 | 11.7:1 | |
| Channel Islands High Oxnard Union High | 09–12 | 2,380 | 25.1:1 | |
| Condor High Oxnard Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 411 | 19.1:1 | |
| Del Sol High Oxnard Union High | 09–12 | 808 | 19.6:1 | |
| Hueneme High Oxnard Union High | 09–12 | 1,913 | 21.8:1 | |
| Oxnard High Oxnard Union High | 09–12 | 2,452 | 22.8:1 | |
| Oxnard Middle College High Oxnard Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 194 | 30.8:1 | |
| Pacifica High Oxnard Union High | 09–12 | 2,675 | 23.8:1 | |
| Rio Mesa High Oxnard Union High | 09–12 | 1,951 | 23:1 | |
| Vista Real Charter High Vista Real Charter High District · Charter | 09–12 | 1,271 | 20.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Oxnard
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Early Education Ocean View | Not reported | — | — | |
| Providence Ventura County Office of Education · Alternative School | KG–12 | 35 | 5.5:1 | |
| San Miguel Oxnard | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.9%
- Hispanic90.4%
- Black1%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 51 Oxnard schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (39,355 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Oxnard
How many public schools are in Oxnard, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 53 open public schools with a location address in Oxnard: 32 elementary, 8 middle, 10 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 39,355 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Oxnard?
Schools with an address in Oxnard belong to 7 education agencies, led by Oxnard (21 schools), Oxnard Union High (9 schools), Rio Elementary (9 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Oxnard?
Pacifica High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Oxnard, with 2,675 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Oxnard?
Yes. 1 of the 53 public schools in Oxnard are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Vista Real Charter High. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Oxnard schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Oxnard public schools is 21.3:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Oxnard guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities