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#622 of 1,787 private schools in CA

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St Mary Star of the Sea School

Elementary School · Oceanside, CA

A private elementary school in Oceanside, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

515 WISCONSIN AVE, Oceanside, CA 92054

  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
B5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,196.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index67%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment153
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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

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The neighborhood

Where St Mary Star of the Sea School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,144/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oceanside), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,974

Median home value

$851,100

Median rent

$1,847/mo

College educated

36.2%

Homeownership

39.3%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White42.5%
Hispanic34.0%
Two or More18.3%
Asian3.3%
Pacific Islander2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St. Mary Star of the Sea ElementaryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.0 mi135Compare →
Surfside AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.9K–120.3 mi266Compare →
South Oceanside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–51.1 mi496Compare →
Palmquist ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–51.2 mi525Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Mary Star of the Sea School is listed in Oceanside, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Mary Star of the Sea School

St Mary Star of the Sea School is a private elementary school in Oceanside, CA, serving approximately 153 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #622 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Mary Star of the Sea School

What grades does St Mary Star of the Sea School serve?

St Mary Star of the Sea School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Mary Star of the Sea School?

St Mary Star of the Sea School has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Star of the Sea School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Star of the Sea School is 12.9:1. 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 School rank in CA?

St Mary Star of the Sea School ranks #622 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Mary Star of the Sea School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary Star of the Sea School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mary Star of the Sea School a private school?

Yes, St Mary Star of the Sea School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Mary Star of the Sea School a religious school?

St Mary Star of the Sea School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
153
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Area population (ZIP 92054)
37,546
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
39.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92054; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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