THE BEST CAMP PENDLETON SCHOOLS: DAYCARE - HIGH SCHOOL

Introduction

When PCsing to a new base, you may feel overwhelmed by all the things you have to do to get your family happily settled in for the next few years of their lives. Finding the right schools for your children is a critical part of getting moved and settled, and we’re here to help.

Schools on Camp Pendleton

Where you live on base may determine where your children will attend school. For Camp Pendleton residents, there are two districts: Oceanside Unified and Fallbrook Union. We’ve provided the school information based on the housing areas below. You can also visit the Camp Pendleton School Liaison for guidance on relocating to the base, navigating the school districts, and more.

1. Oceanside Unified School District

2111 Mission Ave. Oceanside, CA 92058 Phone: 1 (760) 966-4000

2. Fallbrook Union School District

321 Iowa St. Fallbrook, CA 92028 Phone: 1 (760) 731-5400

Elementary Schools on Camp Pendleton

1. North Terrace Elementary Grades K-8

141 Santa Rosa Drive Oceanside, CA 92058 Phone: 1 (760) 901-7500 Housing Area: Forster Hills, South Mesa I West, South Mesa II, Wire Mtn 1, Wire Mtn 3

2. Mary Fay Elementary Grades K-6

110 Marine Dr. Oceanside, CA 92058 Phone: 1 (760) 731-4050 Housing Area: De Luz, O’Neill, Serra Mesa, San Luis Rey

3. San Onofre School Grades K-8

200 Pate Rd., San Clemente, CA 92672 Phone: 1 (760) 731-4360 Housing Area: San Onofre I, II and III, San Mateo Point

4. Santa Margarita Elementary Grades K-8

1 Carnes Rd., Oceanside, CA 92058 Phone: 1 (760) 901-7900 Housing Area: South Mesa 1 East, Wire Mtn 2, Del Mar, Pacific View, Santa Margarita

5. Stuart Mesa Elementary Grades K-8

100 Yamanaka Way Oceanside, California 92058 Phone: 1 (760) 901-7700 Housing Area: Stuart Mesa I and II, Seaside Village, Harbor View

Camp Pendleton Middle Schools on Base

All middle schools are off base for Camp Pendleton residents and are listed below.

Camp Pendleton High Schools on Base

All high schools are off base for Camp Pendleton residents and are listed below.

Daycares on Base

Camp Pendleton offers childcare on base in many forms and locations. The CDCs (Child Development Centers) are great starting points to explore all your options. For more information to include on-site, in-home, and after-school programs, see the Camp Pendleton child care site.

1. Courteau CDC

Bldg 15061 Phone: 1 (760) 725-5113

2. Deluz CDC

Bldg 120111 Phone: 1 (760) 725-9907

3. Fisher CC

Bldg 160101 Phone: 1 (760) 725-0845

4. San Luis Rey CDC

Bldg 17082 Phone: 1 (760) 763-6907

5. San Onofre CDC

Bldg 51080 Phone: 1 (760) 725-7311

6. Browne CDC

Bldg 202860 Phone: 1 (760) 725-8405

7. Stuart Mesa CDC

Bldg 310006 Phone: 1 (760) 725-9954

Homeschooling

As of June 2019, the school liaison has offered this resource for non-base school options such as homeschooling and charter schools. Feel free to explore all options and find what best suits your family’s needs.

Schools Near Camp Pendleton

All high schools are off base for Camp Pendleton residents as well as one Junior High school. Be sure to inquire about transportation to see what is the most workable for you and your family.

Middle Schools near Camp Pendleton

1. Potter Jr. High School Grades 7-8

1743 Reche Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028 Phone: 1 (760) 731-4150 Housing Area: De Luz, O’Neill, Serra Mesa, San Luis Rey

High Schools near Camp Pendleton

2. Oceanside High School Grades 9-12

1 Pirates Cove, Oceanside, CA 92054 Phone: 1 (760) 901-8200 Housing Area: Forster Hills, South Mesa I East & West, South Mesa II, Wire Mtn 1,2, and 3, Del Mar, Pacific View, Santa Margarita, Stuart Mesa I and II, Seaside Village, Harbor View

3. Fallbrook High School Grades 9-12

2400 S Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Phone: 1 (760) 723-6300 Housing Area: De Luz, O’Neill, Serra Mesa, San Luis Rey

4. San Clemente High School Grades 9-12

700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92673 Phone: 1 (949) 492-4165 Housing Area: San Onofre I, II and III, San Mateo Point

Conclusion

We know finding the right fit for your kid’s schooling is a priority. Use these resources as a guide to help you get started, and be sure to talk to your unit’s family readiness officer and the bases school liaison officer.