For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 20,692 students in Costa Mesa, CA (there are 17 private schools, serving 3,063 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Costa Mesa, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Costa Mesa has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Costa Mesa, CA are Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, Newport Coast Elementary School and Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Costa Mesa, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Costa Mesa have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Costa Mesa, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1900 Port Seabourne Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6935
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6935
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Newport Coast Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6655 Ridge Park Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6975
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6975
Gr: K-6 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Maude B. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1050 Arlington Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7930
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7930
Gr: K-6 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Harbor View Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 Goldenrod Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6940
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6940
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Mariners Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Mariners Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6960
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6960
Gr: K-6 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Eastbluff Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2627 Vista Del Oro
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-5920
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-5920
Gr: K-6 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1327 West Balboa Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6965
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6965
Gr: K-6 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Corona Del Mar High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 Eastbluff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,042 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 Pacific View Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6955
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6955
Gr: K-6 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Horace Ensign Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Cliff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6910
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6910
Gr: 7-8 | 924 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Newport Heights Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 East 15th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6970
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6970
Gr: K-6 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2130 Santa Ana Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6950
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6950
Gr: 3-6 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
California Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3232 California Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7940
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7940
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
Killybrooke Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3155 Killybrooke Ln.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7945
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7945
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1616.
International School For Science And Culture
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1770 Tustin Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 441-4500
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 441-4500
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Monte Vista Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 Presidio Sq.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Victoria Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 Victoria St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6985
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6985
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Newport Harbor High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Irvine Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6300
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
966 Sonora Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7955
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7955
Gr: K-6 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Paularino Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1060 Paularino Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7950
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7950
Gr: K-6 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Costa Mesa High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Fairview Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Gr: 7-12 | 1,761 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2850 Club House Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7935
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7935
Gr: K-6 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2525.
California Pacific Charter - San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
940 South Coast Dr., Ste. 185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2626.
Estancia High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2323 Placentia Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,030 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2380 Notre Dame Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7960
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7960
Gr: K-6 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2828.
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3224 California Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7965
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7965
Gr: 7-8 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2929.
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
940 South Coast Dr. #185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Pomona Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2051 Pomona Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6980
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6980
Gr: K-6 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Whittier Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6990
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6990
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Everett A. Rea Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
661 Hamilton St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6905
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6905
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Wilson St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6995
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6995
Gr: K-6 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
College And Career Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1669 East Wilshire Ave. Ste. 6
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3535.
Back Bay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
390 Monte Vista Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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Costa Mesa, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Access Juvenile Hall (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Orange Coast Middle College High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2701 Fairview Rd
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 432-5732
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 432-5732
Gr: 12
102 Baker St East
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Costa Mesa, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Costa Mesa, CA include Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, Newport Coast Elementary School and Early College High School. Costa Mesa has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Costa Mesa?
41 public schools are located in Costa Mesa.
What percentage of students in Costa Mesa go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Costa Mesa are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Costa Mesa?
Costa Mesa public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Costa Mesa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Costa Mesa include: Woodland Elementary School vs. Mariners Elementary School, Heinz Kaiser Elementary School vs. Mariners Elementary School, Newport Heights Elementary School vs. Newport Elementary School
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