Rio del Sol

Rio del Sol sits in the northeastern corner of Oxnard, where the city starts to open up into the agricultural flatlands and newer residential developments that feel a world away from the coast. The school draws from a tight-knit community of families who value stability and consistency, and its above-average English scores suggest a solid focus on literacy through the elementary years. Families looking for a K-8 school that keeps kids in one place through middle school — with respectable academics and a grounded, community-oriented feel — will find a lot to like here.