Discovery Isle serves 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association.
The student:teacher of Discovery Isle is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
174 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The perfect balance of learning and play®
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Discovery Isle often compared to?
Discovery Isle is often viewed alongside schools like Childtime Children's Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Discovery Isle?
The application deadline for Discovery Isle is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Discovery Isle located?
Discovery Isle is located in the Ivey Ranch And Rancho Del Oro neighborhood of Oceanside, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Ivey Ranch And Rancho Del Oro.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Discovery Isle vs. Childtime Children's Center
The nearest high school and elementary school to Discovery Isle is Tri-city Christian School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Childtime Children's Center (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Childtime Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
4280 Via Rancho Rd
Oceanside, CA 92057
(877) 220-0584
Oceanside, CA 92057
(877) 220-0584
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
4179 Avenida De La Plata
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 941-5456
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 941-5456
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Tuition listed
First Presbyterian Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2001 S El Camino Real
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 757-5120
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 757-5120
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 201 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Tri-city Christian School
(Baptist)
302 N Emerald Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 757 students Acceptance rate listed
3401 Piazza De Oro Way Ste 190
Oceanside, CA 92056
(714) 325-4771
Oceanside, CA 92056
(714) 325-4771
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tri-city Christian School
(Baptist)
302 N Emerald Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 757 students Acceptance rate listed
3401 Piazza De Oro Way Ste 190
Oceanside, CA 92056
(714) 325-4771
Oceanside, CA 92056
(714) 325-4771
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
302 North Emerald Drive
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 794 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Coast Baptist School
(Baptist)
1985 Peacock Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 726-6163
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 726-6163
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Tuition listed
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All-boys | Special Education School
216 W Los Angeles Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-4035
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-4035
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tri-city Christian School
(Baptist)
302 N Emerald Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 757 students Acceptance rate listed
302 North Emerald Drive
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 794 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Oceanside # 2
Montessori School
4760 Oceanside Blvd Ste B10
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 724-8955
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 724-8955
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 49 students
West Coast Baptist School
(Baptist)
1985 Peacock Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 726-6163
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 726-6163
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Tuition listed
1943 California St
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-6894
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-6894
2.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Childtime Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
4280 Via Rancho Rd
Oceanside, CA 92057
(877) 220-0584
Oceanside, CA 92057
(877) 220-0584
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
4179 Avenida De La Plata
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 941-5456
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 941-5456
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Tuition listed
First Presbyterian Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2001 S El Camino Real
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 757-5120
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 757-5120
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 201 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Tri-city Christian School
(Baptist)
302 N Emerald Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 757 students Acceptance rate listed
302 North Emerald Drive
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 794 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3701 Kelton Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 901-8400
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 901-8400
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Pacific View Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3670 Ocean Ranch Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-0161
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-0161
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1290 Ivey Ranch Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8800
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8800
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,098 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Ivey Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4275 Via Rancho Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4800
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 966-4800
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 698 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
El Camino High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Rancho Del Oro Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8000
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 901-8000
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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