Top 10 Best 92626 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 18,544 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 90%).
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 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92626, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roy O. Andersen Elementary 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
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Early College High School
Alternative 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
| 200 students
Rank: #33.
Newport Coast Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6655 Ridge Park Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6975
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Maude B. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1050 Arlington Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7930
Grades: K-6
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Eastbluff Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2627 Vista Del Oro
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-5920
Grades: K-6
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Mariners Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Mariners Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6960
Grades: K-6
| 555 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Harbor View Elementary 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
| 338 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1327 West Balboa Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6965
Grades: K-6
| 331 students
Rank: #99.
Horace Ensign Intermediate
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 Cliff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6910
Grades: 7-8
| 924 students
Rank: #1010.
Corona Del Mar High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2101 Eastbluff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,042 students
Rank: #1111.
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2130 Santa Ana Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6950
Grades: 3-6
| 520 students
Rank: #1212.
Newport Heights Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 East 15th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6970
Grades: K-6
| 478 students
Rank: #1313.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary 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
| 294 students
Rank: #1414.
California Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3232 California Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7940
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #1515.
Killybrooke Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3155 Killybrooke Ln.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7945
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Monte Vista Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1003 Presidio Sq.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Victoria Elementary 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
| 293 students
Rank: #1818.
Newport Harbor High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Irvine Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,217 students
Rank: #1919.
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
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
| 152 students
Rank: #2020.
Paularino Elementary 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
| 356 students
Rank: #2121.
Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
966 Sonora Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7955
Grades: K-6
| 376 students
Rank: #2222.
California Pacific Charter - San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
940 South Coast Dr., Ste. 185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 280 students
Rank: #2323.
Costa Mesa High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2650 Fairview Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,761 students
Rank: #2424.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2850 Club House Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7935
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #2525.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2380 Notre Dame Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7960
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #2626.
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3224 California Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7965
Grades: 7-8
| 514 students
Rank: #2727.
Estancia High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2323 Placentia Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,030 students
Rank: #2828.
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
940 South Coast Dr. #185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 428 students
Rank: #2929.
Pomona Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2051 Pomona Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6980
Grades: K-6
| 290 students
Rank: #3030.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Whittier Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6990
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #3131.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Wilson St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6995
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
Rank: #3232.
Everett A. Rea Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
661 Hamilton St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6905
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: #3333.
Back Bay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
390 Monte Vista Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 150 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 90%).
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 80% (majority Hispanic).

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