Best Downtown Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 324 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA.
The top ranked public school in Downtown is Nova Academy Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nova Academy Early College High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: n/an/a
NOVA Academy
Charter School
500 W Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA include Nova Academy Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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