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#1592 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Oceanside Adventist Elementary

Elementary School

1943 CALIFORNIA ST, Oceanside, CA 92054

Private

Enrollment

107

Student-Teacher

19.1:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,592 of 1,787

In Oceanside

#5 of 5

public schools

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Oceanside Adventist Elementary

4.9/10

Elementary School in Oceanside · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Lincoln Middle

6.6/10

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5.1/10

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About Oceanside Adventist Elementary

Oceanside Adventist Elementary is a private elementary school in Oceanside, CA. Oceanside Adventist Elementary serves approximately 107 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Oceanside Adventist Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,592 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.3 pts below CA schools
  • This school 4.9 · Below Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 107 students, Oceanside Adventist Elementary 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.

Oceanside Adventist Elementary 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

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How Oceanside Adventist Elementary compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Oceanside, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
This School
vs
23.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
107
This School
vs
571
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.9
This School
vs
5.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 82.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 9.3% vs 0%
Asian 3.7% vs 0%
Black 2.8% vs 0%
Oceanside Adventist Elementary Oceanside Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Oceanside Adventist Elementary (this school) 4.9
Lincoln Middle 6.6
Palmquist Elementary 5.1
South Oceanside Elementary 4.7
Surfside Academy 3.9
Mission Elementary 5.2
Jefferson Middle 5.0
Laurel Elementary 5.7
Pablo Tac School of the Arts 4.7
Pacific View Charter 5.7
Christa McAuliffe Elementary 4.8
North Terrace Elementary 6.9
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle 6.4
Ivey Ranch Elementary 6.4
Scholarship Prep - Oceanside 7.9
Santa Margarita Elementary 7.5
Louise Foussat Elementary 3.3
Nichols Elementary 5.1
Cesar Chavez Middle 5.9
Libby Elementary 7.2
Del Rio Elementary 5.5

Showing 20 of 23 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

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 31%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 107
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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)

White 82.2%
Hispanic 9.3%
Asian 3.7%
Black 2.8%
Pacific Islander 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1943 CALIFORNIA ST, Oceanside, CA 92054

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oceanside Adventist Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Buena Vista Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Carlsbad), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mission Elementary (rated 5.2/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Oceanside, see our Oceanside schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Oceanside Adventist Elementary Oceanside 0.0 mi
Lincoln Middle Oceanside 0.1 mi 6.6
Palmquist Elementary Oceanside 0.2 mi 5.1
South Oceanside Elementary Oceanside 1.0 mi 4.7
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL Oceanside 1.1 mi
Surfside High (Continuation) Oceanside 1.2 mi 5.2
Surfside Academy Oceanside 1.2 mi 3.9
Coastal Sage Montessori Carlsbad 1.4 mi
Buena Vista Elementary Carlsbad 1.4 mi 8.4
Mission Elementary Oceanside 1.4 mi 5.2
St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary Oceanside 1.3 mi
ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL Oceanside 1.3 mi 6.7
Oceanside Unified School District Adult Transition Program Oceanside 1.5 mi 5.5
TERI- The Learning Academy Oceanside 1.7 mi
TERI, INC. The Country School Oceanside 1.7 mi
Jefferson Middle Oceanside 1.6 mi 5.0
Oceanside High Oceanside 1.5 mi 5.2
CARLSBAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Carlsbad 1.7 mi 4.2
TERI LEARNING ACADEMY Oceanside 1.8 mi 6.0
TERI, INC. THE COUNTRY SCHOOL Oceanside 1.8 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92054 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$76,974

Median Home Value

$851,100

Median Rent

$1,847/mo

Population

37,546

College Educated

36.2%

Homeownership

39.3%

Avg Commute

25.1 min

Poverty Rate

13.3%

Median Age

39.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oceanside Adventist Elementary

What grades does Oceanside Adventist Elementary serve?

Oceanside Adventist Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Oceanside Adventist Elementary?

Oceanside Adventist Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oceanside Adventist Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Oceanside Adventist Elementary is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Oceanside Adventist Elementary rank in CA?

Oceanside Adventist Elementary ranks #1,592 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Oceanside Adventist Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Oceanside Adventist Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Oceanside Adventist Elementary a private school?

Yes, Oceanside Adventist Elementary is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Oceanside Adventist Elementary a religious school?

Oceanside Adventist Elementary has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
29 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
34 Some Transit
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
107
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County

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