For the 2025 school year, there are 76 public schools serving 50,417 students in Santa Ana, CA (there are 31 private schools, serving 6,537 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Santa Ana, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Santa Ana, CA are Tustin Memorial Elementary School, Ocsa and Panorama Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Ana, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Santa Ana have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Ana, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tustin Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12712 Browning Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7546
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7546
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,288 students
Rank: #33.
Panorama Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10512 Crawford Canyon Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6265
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6265
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1530 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
R. F. Hazard Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4218 West Hazard Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 663-6403
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 663-6403
Grades: K-6
| 420 students
Rank: #66.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11911 Red Hill Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7543
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7543
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
John Muir Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1951 North Mabury
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-6700
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-6700
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #88.
Rosita Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4726 Hazard Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 663-6418
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 663-6418
Grades: K-6
| 332 students
Rank: #99.
Nova Academy Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Rank: #1010.
Hector G. Godinez
(Math: 27% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3002 Centennial Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6790
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6790
Grades: 9-12
| 1,792 students
Rank: #1111.
Jim Thorpe Fundamental
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2450 West Alton
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5800
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5800
Grades: K-5
| 789 students
Rank: #1212.
Segerstrom High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 West Macarthur Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,499 students
Rank: #1313.
Greenville Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 South Raitt St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 558-3400
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 558-3400
Grades: K-5
| 885 students
Rank: #1414.
Samueli Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Grades: 7-12
| 822 students
Rank: #1515.
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
328 West Halesworth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 543-0023
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 543-0023
Grades: K-8
| 951 students
Rank: #1616.
Scholarship Prep - Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Grades: K-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1717.
Edward B. Cole Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 836-9023
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 836-9023
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #1818.
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 West Mcfadden Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6351
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6351
Grades: 7-8
| 562 students
Rank: #1919.
Orange County Educational Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-2787
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-2787
Grades: K-8
| 629 students
Rank: #2020.
Newhope Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4419 West Regent Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6581
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6581
Grades: K-6
| 359 students
Rank: #2121.
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2840 West 1st St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Grades: K-12
| 504 students
Rank: #2222.
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 North Bristol
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 972-7800
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 972-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,263 students
Rank: #2323.
Nova Academy - Coachella
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52-780 Frederick St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #2424.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Cubbon
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2900
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2900
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #2525.
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 West Alton Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-9800
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-9800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,075 students
Rank: #2626.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 South Andres Pl.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6108
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6108
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #2727.
Santiago Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2212 North Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8400
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8400
Grades: K-8
| 920 students
Rank: #2828.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
939 West Wilshire
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 480-8000
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 480-8000
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #2929.
Saddleback High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 South Flower
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Grades: 7-12
| 1,499 students
Rank: #3030.
Ednovate - Legacy College Prep.
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1450 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #3131.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1522 West Adams St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 431-3800
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 431-3800
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #3232.
Heroes Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Civic Center Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 558-5501
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 558-5501
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #3333.
Wallace R. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1405 French St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2200
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2200
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #3434.
Edward Russell Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Jackson St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6151
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6151
Grades: K-6
| 472 students
Rank: #3535.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1317 North Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8100
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8100
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
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Santa Ana, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Albor Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1125 East 17th St. Ste. E-208
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
1325 E. Fourth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
408 E. Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
1801 S. Poplar
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6500
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
500 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
1010 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,096 students
2701 W. Fifth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 480-2200
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 480-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 829 students
1010 W. 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 988-2775
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 988-2775
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
811 E. Bishop St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 647-2800
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 647-2800
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Santa Ana, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Santa Ana, CA include Tustin Memorial Elementary School, Ocsa and Panorama Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Ana?
76 public schools are located in Santa Ana.
What percentage of students in Santa Ana go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Santa Ana are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Santa Ana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Santa Ana include: Greenville Fundamental Elementary School vs. Jim Thorpe Fundamental, Jim Thorpe Fundamental vs. Greenville Fundamental Elementary School, Mcfadden Institute Of Technology vs. Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
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