For the 2024-25 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 49,101 students in Anaheim, CA (there are 49 private schools, serving 9,676 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Anaheim, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Anaheim, CA are Anaheim Hills Elementary School, Crescent Elementary School and Nohl Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anaheim, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Anaheim have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Anaheim, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anaheim Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6450 E. Serrano
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6169
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6169
Grades: K-6
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Crescent Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: K-6
| 784 students
Rank: #33.
Nohl Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 E. Nohl Ranch Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6203
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6203
Grades: K-6
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
El Rancho Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
181 S. Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Grades: 7-8
| 1,108 students
Rank: #55.
Running Springs Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8670 E. Running Springs Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 281-4512
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 281-4512
Grades: K-8
| 589 students
Rank: #66.
Canyon Rim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1090 The Highlands Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 532-7027
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 532-7027
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #77.
Imperial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6282
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6282
Grades: K-6
| 442 students
Rank: #88.
Cambridge Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 S. Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Grades: 7-12
| 141 students
Rank: #99.
Dr. Peter Marshall
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2627 Crescent Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 527-8821
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 527-8821
Grades: K-6
| 724 students
Rank: #1010.
Walt Disney
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2323 W. Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 535-1183
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 535-1183
Grades: K-6
| 546 students
Rank: #1111.
Canyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 532-8000
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 532-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,131 students
Rank: #1212.
Dual Language Immersion North County
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2030 Univ Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Rank: #1313.
Canyon Hills
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Rank: #1414.
Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
229 S. Dale Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-7761
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-7761
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #1515.
Cerritos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3731 Cerritos
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 236-3830
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 236-3830
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: #1616.
Twila Reid Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 S. W.ern
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 236-3845
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 236-3845
Grades: K-6
| 535 students
Rank: #1717.
Hansen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 S. Knott
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 236-3835
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 236-3835
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Rank: #1818.
Juliette Low School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 N. Ventura
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 533-2673
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 533-2673
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
Rank: #1919.
Lord Baden-powell
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2911 Stonybrook Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 761-5442
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 761-5442
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Rank: #2020.
Danbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Danbrook St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 228-3230
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 228-3230
Grades: K-6
| 498 students
Rank: #2121.
Dr. Jonas E. Salk
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1411 S. Gilbert St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-5143
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-5143
Grades: K-6
| 684 students
Rank: #2222.
Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #2323.
Esther L. Walter
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10802 Rustic Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 761-5997
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 761-5997
Grades: K-6
| 478 students
Rank: #2424.
Anaheim Elementary Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 W Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-8944
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-8944
Grades: K-6
| 202 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Franklin (Benjamin) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 W. Water St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-8905
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-8905
Grades: K-6
| 633 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Stoddard (Alexander J.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1841 S. Ninth St.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8959
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8959
Grades: K-6
| 622 students
Rank: #2727.
Mattie Lou Maxwell
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2613 W. Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-2217
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-2217
Grades: K-6
| 594 students
Rank: #2828.
Centralia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 N. W.ern Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 228-3210
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 228-3210
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #2929.
Barton (Clara) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1926 Clearbrook Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-8900
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-8900
Grades: K-6
| 600 students
Rank: #3030.
Vibrant Minds Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 W. Carl Karcher Way
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 563-2390
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 563-2390
Grades: K-6
| 241 students
Rank: #3131.
Madison (James) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1510 S. Nutwood St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-8935
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-8935
Grades: K-6
| 504 students
Rank: #3232.
Loara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W. Brd.way
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8932
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8932
Grades: K-6
| 494 students
Rank: #3333.
Price (Adelaide) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1516 W. N. St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 517-8947
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 517-8947
Grades: K-6
| 536 students
Rank: #3434.
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 E. S. St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-8917
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-8917
Grades: K-6
| 497 students
Rank: #3535.
Roosevelt (Theodore) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E. Vermont Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-8953
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-8953
Grades: K-6
| 494 students
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Anaheim, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Crescent Intermediate (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: 3-6
| 362 students
Epic Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 262 students
2000 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1646 W. Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8944
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8944
Grades: K-6
| 624 students
Polaris Opportunity Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1800 West Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Grades: 9
| n/a students
4540 Riverdale
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6273
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6273
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Anaheim, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Anaheim, CA include Anaheim Hills Elementary School, Crescent Elementary School and Nohl Canyon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Anaheim?
68 public schools are located in Anaheim.
What percentage of students in Anaheim go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Anaheim are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Anaheim?
Anaheim public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Anaheim are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Anaheim include: Running Springs Academy vs. Canyon Rim Elementary School, Hansen Elementary School vs. Cerritos Elementary School, Ball Junior High School vs. Sycamore Junior High School
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