Top 10 Best Anaheim Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 50,112 students in Anaheim, CA (there are 46 private schools, serving 9,274 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Anaheim, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Anaheim, CA are Crescent Elementary School, Nohl Canyon Elementary School and Anaheim Hills 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 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Anaheim have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: K-6
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
Nohl Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4100 E. Nohl Ranch Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6203
Grades: K-6
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Anaheim Hills Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6450 E. Serrano
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6169
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: #44.
Canyon Rim Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1090 The Highlands Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 532-7027
Grades: K-6
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
181 S. Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Grades: 7-8
| 1,100 students
Rank: #66.
Walt Disney
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2323 W. Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 535-1183
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: #77.
Canyon High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 532-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,138 students
Rank: #88.
Imperial Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6282
Grades: K-6
| 431 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Canyon Hills
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
260 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Epic Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 1,095 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Running Springs Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8670 E. Running Springs Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 281-4512
Grades: K-6
| 612 students
Rank: #1212.
Dr. Peter Marshall
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2627 Crescent Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 527-8821
Grades: K-6
| 701 students
Rank: #1313.
Juliette Low School Of The Arts
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 N. Ventura
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 533-2673
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: #1414.
Dual Language Immersion North County
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2030 Univ Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Rank: #1515.
Polaris High School
Alternative School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Grades: 7-12
| 609 students
Rank: #1616.
Danbrook Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 Danbrook St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 228-3230
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #1717.
Dr. Jonas E. Salk
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1411 S. Gilbert St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-5143
Grades: K-6
| 688 students
Rank: #1818.
Franklin (Benjamin) Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
521 W. Water St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-8905
Grades: K-6
| 624 students
Rank: #1919.
Dr. Albert Schweitzer
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
229 S. Dale Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-7761
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
Rank: #2020.
Esther L. Walter
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10802 Rustic Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 761-5997
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
Rank: #2121.
Vibrant Minds Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
412 W. Carl Karcher Way
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 563-2390
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
Rank: #2222.
Stoddard (Alexander J.) Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1841 S. Ninth St.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8959
Grades: K-6
| 644 students
Rank: #2323.
Savanna High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 N. Gilbert St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 220-4262
Grades: 9-12
| 1,741 students
Rank: #2424.
Western High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 S. W.ern Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #2525.
Lord Baden-powell
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2911 Stonybrook Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 761-5442
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #2626.
Price (Adelaide) Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1516 W. N. St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 517-8947
Grades: K-6
| 599 students
Rank: #2727.
Centralia Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
195 N. W.ern Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 228-3210
Grades: K-6
| 403 students
Rank: #2828.
Cerritos Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3731 Cerritos
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 236-3830
Grades: K-6
| 376 students
Rank: #2929.
Mattie Lou Maxwell
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2613 W. Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-2217
Grades: K-6
| 572 students
Rank: #3030.
Roosevelt (Theodore) Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E. Vermont Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-8953
Grades: K-6
| 461 students
Rank: #3131.
Barton (Clara) Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1926 Clearbrook Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-8900
Grades: K-6
| 625 students
Rank: #3232.
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
841 S. Sunkist St.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 517-8923
Grades: K-6
| 705 students
Rank: #3333.
Twila Reid Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
720 S. W.ern
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 236-3845
Grades: K-6
| 525 students
Rank: #3434.
Westmont Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 W. W.mont Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 517-8965
Grades: K-6
| 609 students
Rank: #3535.
Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 S. Knott
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 236-3835
Grades: K-6
| 482 students
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Anaheim, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: 3-6
| 362 students
100 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Grades: K-12
| 262 students
2000 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1646 W. Palm Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8944
Grades: K-6
| 624 students
1800 West Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Grades: 9
| n/a students
4540 Riverdale
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 Crescent Elementary School, Nohl Canyon Elementary School and Anaheim Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Anaheim, CA?
68 public schools are located in Anaheim, CA.
What percentage of students in Anaheim, CA go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Anaheim, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Anaheim, CA?
Anaheim, CA public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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