Santa Margarita Elementary
Oceanside, CA · Oceanside Unified · Grades K-8
2,484th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 56%▼ Declining
Santa Margarita Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Santa Margarita Elementary 2,484th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 65th in 2015 to 56th in 2025 — declining.
Santa Margarita Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 240 students tested
Santa Margarita Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 556 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29.7% | 43.3% | ▲ 13.6 pts | |
| White | 52.5% | 36.5% | ▼ 16.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 8.8% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Black | 8.8% | 6.3% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Santa Margarita Elementary
Typical home value $783K in zip 92058 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Santa Margarita Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8North Terrace ElementaryOceanside Unified · 0.8 mi away1,694th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 46% - 3Laurel ElementaryOceanside Unified · 1.7 mi away4,389th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 4Mission ElementaryOceanside Unified · 2 mi away3,487th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 31% - 6Stuart Mesa ElementaryOceanside Unified · 2.4 mi away2,757th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 33% - 3Pablo Tac School of the ArtsOceanside Unified · 2.6 mi away4,184th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 26% - 3Foussat Language AcademyOceanside Unified · 2.9 mi away4,424th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 24% - 6Palmquist ElementaryOceanside Unified · 3.3 mi away2,708th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 38% - 8Scholarship Prep - OceansideSan Diego County Office of Education · 3.6 mi away · charter1,493rd of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 54%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Santa Margarita Elementary in?
Santa Margarita Elementary is part of the Oceanside Unified district in Oceanside, California.
Is Santa Margarita Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Santa Margarita Elementary 2,484th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Santa Margarita Elementary?
Hispanic 43%, White 37%, Two or more races 9%, Black 6% (556 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Santa Margarita Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92058 is $783K 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.