Nichols Leadership Academy
Oceanside, CA · Oceanside Unified · Magnet · Grades K-5
3,570th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 37%▼ Declining
Nichols Leadership Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nichols Leadership Academy 3,570th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2015 to 37th in 2025 — declining.
Nichols Leadership Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 245 students tested
Nichols Leadership Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 526 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.8% | 56.5% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 24.3% | 16.5% | ▼ 7.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 12.2% | ▲ 11.5 pts | |
| Asian | 9.4% | 8.6% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 6.2% | 4.6% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.9% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Nichols Leadership Academy
Typical home value $818K in zip 92057 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Nichols Leadership Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Scholarship Prep - OceansideSan Diego County Office of Education · 0.4 mi away · charter1,493rd of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 54% - 3Foussat Language AcademyOceanside Unified · 0.8 mi away4,424th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 24% - 7Libby ElementaryOceanside Unified · 1.1 mi away2,180th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 47% - 8Ivey Ranch ElementaryOceanside Unified · 1.5 mi away1,367th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 56% - 5Del Rio STEM AcademyOceanside Unified · 1.7 mi away3,052nd of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 36% - 3Pablo Tac School of the ArtsOceanside Unified · 1.7 mi away4,184th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 26% - 9Empresa ElementaryVista Unified · 1.9 mi away918th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 67% - 8Alamosa Park ElementaryVista Unified · 2 mi away1,514th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nichols Leadership Academy in?
Nichols Leadership Academy is part of the Oceanside Unified district in Oceanside, California.
Is Nichols Leadership Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nichols Leadership Academy 3,570th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nichols Leadership Academy?
Hispanic 57%, White 17%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 9% (526 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nichols Leadership Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92057 is $818K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.