Best Public Schools in Zip Code 93035

This analysis examines four elementary schools in zip code 93035, part of Oxnard, California, which serve grades from Kindergarten through 5th or 8th, with enrollments ranging from under 300 to nearly 900 students across the Oxnard and Hueneme Elementary districts.

Hollywood Beach Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, leading in English, math, and science proficiency and earning the best state ranking. It also has the lowest rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and a chronic absenteeism rate closest to the state average. In contrast, the three schools in the Oxnard district generally show lower academic scores and higher economic need among their students, though Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary is a notable exception for its improving ranking and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the group.

Key observations include a clear performance gap between the two districts, with Hollywood Beach Elementary maintaining consistent success. Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary demonstrates that strong student attendance is achievable even in schools with higher economic need. The analysis also found no simple link between higher per-student spending, as seen at Christa McAuliffe Elementary, and better academic outcomes, suggesting how resources are used is critical.