Top 10 Best Anaheim Public Schools (2023-24)

For the 2023-24 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 50,112 students in Anaheim, CA (there are 45 private schools, serving 9,236 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 El Rancho Charter, Canyon High School and Canyon Hills. 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 Anaheim, CA Public Schools (2023-24)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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
Rank: #1313.
Dale Junior High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S. Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4210
Grades: 7-8
| 979 students
Rank: #1414.
Loara High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1765 W. Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3677
Grades: 9-12
| 1,734 students
Rank: #1515.
Orangeview Junior High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3715 W. Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4205
Grades: 7-8
| 793 students
Rank: #1616.
Anaheim High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
811 W. Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3717
Grades: 9-12
| 2,818 students
Rank: #1717.
Magnolia High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,671 students
Rank: #1818.
Katella High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 E. Wagner Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 2,623 students
Rank: #1919.
Orange County Workforce Innovation High School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
505 N. Euclid St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 576-2714
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #2020.
Brookhurst Junior High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N. Brookhurst Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-3613
Grades: 7-8
| 847 students
Rank: #2121.
South Junior High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 E. S. St.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3667
Grades: 7-8
| 1,329 students
Rank: #2222.
Ball Junior High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 999-3663
Grades: 7-8
| 824 students
Rank: #2323.
Sycamore Junior High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E. Sycamore St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3616
Grades: 7-8
| 1,331 students
Rank: #2424.
Gilbert High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3738
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 W Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-8944
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Rank: n/an/a
6450 E. Serrano
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6169
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: n/an/a
1926 Clearbrook Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-8900
Grades: K-6
| 625 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cambridge Virtual Academy
Alternative School
830 S. Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Grades: 7-12
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
1090 The Highlands Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 532-7027
Grades: K-6
| 545 students
Rank: n/an/a
195 N. W.ern Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 228-3210
Grades: K-6
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: K-6
| 754 students
Rank: n/an/a
320 Danbrook St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 228-3230
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. Albert Schweitzer
229 S. Dale Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-7761
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. Jonas E. Salk
1411 S. Gilbert St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-5143
Grades: K-6
| 688 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. Peter Marshall
2627 Crescent Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 527-8821
Grades: K-6
| 701 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 El Rancho Charter, Canyon High School and Canyon Hills.
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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