Best 92054 California Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 656 students in 92054, CA (there are 7 public schools, serving 4,405 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in 92054, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in 92054, CA is St. Mary Star Of The Sea School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
80% of private schools in 92054, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked 92054 California Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Star Of The Sea School
(Catholic)
515 Wisconsin Ave
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-7259
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Presbyterian Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2001 S El Camino Real
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 757-5120
Gr: PK-K | 201 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Friendly Christian Academy
(Christian)
1836 Dixie
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 433-2513
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students
Kiddie Academy Cc Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3772 Mission Ave Ste D
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 439-5552
Gr: PK-K | 130 students
Oceanside Adventist Elementary
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(3)
1943 California St
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-6894
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 92054, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in 92054, CA is St. Mary Star Of The Sea School.
How many private schools are located in 92054?
5 private schools are located in 92054.
How diverse are private schools in 92054?
92054 private schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is same as the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in 92054 go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in 92054 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 92054?
80% of private schools in 92054 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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