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Best Oxnard Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 13,811 students in Oxnard, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oxnard, CA are Providence, Rio Del Sol and Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oxnard, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Oxnard have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Oxnard, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Providence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4333 Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5800
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Sol
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3001 North Ventura Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Gr: K-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 Dunkirk Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1584
Gr: K-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Thurgood Marshall Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1557
Gr: K-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Rio Real Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 Kenney St.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Gr: K-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Rio Del Valle Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Rio Vista Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3050 Thames River Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Lemonwood Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 San Mateo Pl.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1551
Gr: K-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Driffill Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
910 South E St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1530
Gr: K-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
R.j. Frank Academy Of Marine Science & Engineering
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 North Juanita Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1536
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Ocean View Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Olds Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 488-6421
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy Of Arts & Sciences
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
647 West Hill St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1545
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Curren Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 North F St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1527
Gr: K-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 North Marquita St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1524
Gr: K-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Kamala Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
634 West Kamala St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1548
Gr: K-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
E. O. Green Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3739 South C St.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 986-8750
Gr: 6-8 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Charles Blackstock Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 East Bard Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 488-3644
Gr: 6-8 | 1,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Fremont Academy Of Environmental Science & Innovative Design
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 North M St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-1539
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Oxnard, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oxnard, CA include Providence, Rio Del Sol and Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oxnard?
18 public middle schools are located in Oxnard.
What is the racial composition of students in Oxnard?
Oxnard public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Oxnard are often viewed compared to one another?

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