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Best 92628 California Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,034 students in 92628, CA.

The top ranked public schools in 92628, CA are College And Career Preparatory Academy, Access County Community and Orange County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 92628 have an score of 4% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and score of 13% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92628, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92628, CA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

College And Career Preparatory Academy

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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1669 East Wilshire Ave. Ste. 6
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795

Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #22.

Access County Community

Alternative School

(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
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200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404

Gr: K-12 | 1,525 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #33.

Orange County Special Education

Special Education School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129

Gr: K-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 92628 California

92628, 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

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

Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 92628, CA?

The top ranked public schools in 92628, CA include College And Career Preparatory Academy, Access County Community and Orange County Special Education.

How many public schools are located in 92628?

3 public schools are located in 92628.

What is the racial composition of students in 92628?

92628 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).