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#1836 of 3,177 private schools in CA
St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary
Elementary School
515 Wiconsin Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054
About St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary
St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary is an private elementary school in Oceanside, CA 92054. The school serves approximately 135 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3/10, placing it in the 42.2th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall. The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $76,974, where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Oceanside, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary (this school) | 5.3 |
| Surfside Academy | 2.4 |
| South Oceanside Elementary | 3.1 |
| Lincoln Middle | 4.1 |
| Palmquist Elementary | 4.2 |
| Laurel Elementary | 4.6 |
| Mission Elementary | 3.3 |
| Jefferson Middle | 4.8 |
| North Terrace Elementary | 4.1 |
| Pablo Tac School of the Arts | 7.2 |
| Santa Margarita Elementary | 3.9 |
| Pacific View Charter | 4.8 |
| Christa McAuliffe Elementary | 6.1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | 6.5 |
| Louise Foussat Elementary | 2.5 |
| Scholarship Prep - Oceanside | 6.5 |
| Ivey Ranch Elementary | 6.0 |
| Nichols Elementary | 4.6 |
| Stuart Mesa Elementary | 5.9 |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | 5.1 |
| Libby Elementary | 7.1 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
515 Wiconsin Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL Oceanside | 0.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Surfside High (Continuation) Oceanside | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Surfside Academy Oceanside | 0.3 mi | 2.4 |
| Oceanside High Oceanside | 0.6 mi | 4.2 |
| South Oceanside Elementary Oceanside | 1.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Laurel Elementary Oceanside | 1.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Mission Elementary Oceanside | 1.4 mi | 3.3 |
| Lincoln Middle Oceanside | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Palmquist Elementary Oceanside | 1.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Oceanside Unified School District Adult Transition Program Oceanside | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Jefferson Middle Oceanside | 1.6 mi | 4.8 |
| OCEANSIDE ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY Oceanside | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Oceanside Adventist Elementary Oceanside | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| North Terrace Elementary Oceanside | 2.0 mi | 4.1 |
| ARMY & NAVY ACADEMY Carlsbad | 2.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Army and Navy Academy Carlsbad | 2.0 mi | 7.7 |
| TERI- The Learning Academy Oceanside | 2.2 mi | 5.3 |
| TERI, INC. The Country School Oceanside | 2.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Buena Vista Elementary Carlsbad | 2.1 mi | 7.6 |
| TERI LEARNING ACADEMY Oceanside | 2.3 mi | 5.3 |
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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| ASSUMPTION OF THE BVM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pasadena, CA | 5.3 |
| Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Pasadena, CA | 5.3 |
| CHILDRENS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Van Nuys, CA | 5.3 |
| Children's Community School Van Nuys, CA | 5.3 |
| Connect Community Charter Redwood City, CA | 5.3 |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES - PASADENA Pasadena, CA | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary
What grades does St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary serve?
St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary?
St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary rank in CA?
St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary is ranked #1836 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary has a composite rating of 5.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary a private school?
Yes, St. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Diego
- Phone
- (760) 722-7259
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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