Palmquist Elementary
Oceanside, CA · Oceanside Unified · Grades K-5
2,708th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
Palmquist Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Palmquist Elementary 2,708th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2015 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
Palmquist Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 254 students tested
Palmquist Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 525 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.3% | 44.8% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| White | 38.0% | 43.8% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 8.0% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 1.9% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 4.5% | 0.8% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Palmquist Elementary
Typical home value $1.13M in zip 92054 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Palmquist Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6South Oceanside ElementaryOceanside Unified · 1 mi away2,787th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 38% - 4Mission ElementaryOceanside Unified · 1.4 mi away3,487th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 31% - 9Buena Vista ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 1.5 mi away736th of 5,659
ELA 70% · Math 69% - 3Laurel ElementaryOceanside Unified · 1.9 mi away4,389th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 3Pablo Tac School of the ArtsOceanside Unified · 2.2 mi away4,184th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 26% - 10Magnolia ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 2.4 mi away333rd of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 79% - 7Jefferson ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 2.5 mi away1,923rd of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 48% - 5Christa McAuliffe ElementaryOceanside Unified · 2.6 mi away2,886th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Palmquist Elementary in?
Palmquist Elementary is part of the Oceanside Unified district in Oceanside, California.
Is Palmquist Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Palmquist Elementary 2,708th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Palmquist Elementary?
Hispanic 45%, White 44%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 2% (525 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Palmquist Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92054 is $1.13M 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.