Top 10 Best 92626 California Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 18,450 students in 92626, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,657 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 92626, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 92626, CA are Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, Early College High School and Newport Coast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92626 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92626, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92626, CA Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1900 Port Seabourne Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6935
Grades: K-6
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Early College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Newport Coast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6655 Ridge Park Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6975
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Maude B. Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1050 Arlington Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7930
Grades: K-6
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Eastbluff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2627 Vista Del Oro
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-5920
Grades: K-6
| 322 students
Rank: #66.
Mariners Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Mariners Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6960
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Harbor View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 Goldenrod Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6940
Grades: K-6
| 295 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Newport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1327 W. Balboa Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6965
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #99.
Horace Ensign Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 Cliff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6910
Grades: 7-8
| 915 students
Rank: #1010.
Corona Del Mar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2101 E.bluff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #1111.
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2130 Santa Ana Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6950
Grades: 3-6
| 553 students
Rank: #1212.
Newport Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 E. 15th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6970
Grades: K-6
| 461 students
Rank: #1313.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3101 Pacific View Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6955
Grades: K-6
| 306 students
Rank: #1414.
California Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3232 Ca Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7940
Grades: K-6
| 375 students
Rank: #1515.
Killybrooke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3155 Killybrooke Ln.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7945
Grades: K-6
| 423 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Monte Vista High/cloud Campus
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
390 Monte Vista Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Grades: K-12
| 199 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Victoria Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1025 Victoria St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6985
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
Rank: #1818.
Newport Harbor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Irvine Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,268 students
Rank: #1919.
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 128 students
Rank: #2020.
Paularino Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1060 Paularino Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7950
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #2121.
Sonora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
966 Sonora Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7955
Grades: K-6
| 380 students
Rank: #2222.
California Pacific Charter - San Diego
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
940 S. Coast Dr., Ste. 185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 245 students
Rank: #2323.
Costa Mesa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2650 Fairview Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,776 students
Rank: #2424.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2850 Club House Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7935
Grades: K-6
| 355 students
Rank: #2525.
College Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2380 Notre Dame Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7960
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #2626.
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3224 Ca Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7965
Grades: 7-8
| 506 students
Rank: #2727.
Estancia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2323 Placentia Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #2828.
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
940 S. Coast Dr. #185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 351 students
Rank: #2929.
Pomona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2051 Pomona Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6980
Grades: K-6
| 303 students
Rank: #3030.
Whittier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Whittier Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6990
Grades: K-6
| 476 students
Rank: #3131.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Wilson St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6995
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #3232.
Everett A. Rea Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
661 Hamilton St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6905
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Rank: #3333.
Back Bay High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
390 Monte Vista Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Orange County Cte Partnership (Ctep)
Vocational School
2910 Red Hill Ave. Ste. 200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-3528
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastline Rop
Vocational School
1001 Presidio Sq.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-1955
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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92626, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
102 Baker St East
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 92626, CA?
How many public schools are located in 92626?
36 public schools are located in 92626.
What percentage of students in 92626 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 92626 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92626?
92626 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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