Excellent
#95 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 5% of private schools
Discovery Isle
Elementary School
3791 OCEANIC WAY, Oceanside, CA 92056
Enrollment
44
Student-Teacher
2.6:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – TK
Enrollment
44
Student-Teacher
2.6:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – TK
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#95 of 1,787
In Oceanside
#1 of 5
public schools
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Discovery Isle
Elementary School in Oceanside · grades Pre-K – TK. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Discovery Isle
Discovery Isle is a private elementary school in Oceanside, CA. Discovery Isle serves approximately 44 students, and covers grades Pre-K-TK, and has a 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Discovery Isle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 44 students, Discovery Isle is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 2.6:1 students to teachers, Discovery Isle sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Discovery Isle is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Discovery Isle compares to 28 public schools serving similar grades in Oceanside, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Discovery Isle (this school) | 8.0 |
| Christa McAuliffe Elementary | 4.8 |
| Pacific View Charter | 5.7 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | 6.4 |
| Ivey Ranch Elementary | 6.4 |
| El Camino High | 6.1 |
| Scholarship Prep - Oceanside | 7.9 |
| Pablo Tac School of the Arts | 4.7 |
| SIATech | 4.6 |
| Nichols Elementary | 5.1 |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | 5.9 |
| Louise Foussat Elementary | 3.3 |
| Lincoln Middle | 6.6 |
| Palmquist Elementary | 5.1 |
| Libby Elementary | 7.2 |
| Oceanside Unified School District Adult Transition Program | 5.5 |
| Mission Elementary | 5.2 |
| Jefferson Middle | 5.0 |
| Del Rio Elementary | 5.5 |
| South Oceanside Elementary | 4.7 |
| Surfside High (Continuation) | 5.2 |
Showing 20 of 28 schools. View all schools in Oceanside
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3791 OCEANIC WAY, Oceanside, CA 92056
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Discovery Isle may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology (rated 8.7/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Vista), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Scholarship Prep - Oceanside (rated 7.9/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Empresa Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Vista), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Oceanside, see our Oceanside schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Christa McAuliffe Elementary Oceanside | 0.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Pacific View Charter Oceanside | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Oceanside | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Coastal Academy Charter Escondido | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| Ivey Ranch Elementary Oceanside | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| The Academy at Miracosta Oceanside | 1.1 mi | — |
| El Camino High Oceanside | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| CALIFORNIA ACCELERATED LEARNING INSTITUTE Oceanside | 1.7 mi | — |
| California Accelerated Learning (CAL) Prep Oceanside | 1.7 mi | — |
| Empresa Elementary Vista | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology Vista | 1.6 mi | 8.7 |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL Oceanside | 1.6 mi | — |
| Scholarship Prep - Oceanside Oceanside | 1.9 mi | 7.9 |
| TRI-CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Vista | 1.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Audeo Charter II San Diego | 1.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Tri-City Christian Schools Vista | 1.8 mi | — |
| Grapevine Elementary Vista | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Bella Mente Montessori Academy Vista | 2.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Pablo Tac School of the Arts Oceanside | 1.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Nichols Elementary Oceanside | 2.3 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92056 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,570
Median Home Value
$696,400
Median Rent
$2,536/mo
Population
53,265
College Educated
38.5%
Homeownership
67.2%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Median Age
38.9
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| Berry Creek Elementary Bangor, CA | 8.1 |
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| Inverness Elementary Point Reyes Station, CA | 8.1 |
| Noriega Children Center San Francisco, CA | 7.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Discovery Isle
What grades does Discovery Isle serve?
Discovery Isle serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.
How many students attend Discovery Isle?
Discovery Isle has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Isle?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Isle is 2.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Discovery Isle rank in CA?
Discovery Isle ranks #95 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Discovery Isle's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Isle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Discovery Isle a private school?
Yes, Discovery Isle is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Discovery Isle a religious school?
No, Discovery Isle is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 44
- Gender Split
- 23% M / 77% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 246 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (760) 433-3911
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