For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 305 students in the neighborhood of Balboa Peninsula, Costa Mesa, CA.
The neighborhood of Balboa Peninsula, Costa Mesa, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the California public school average of 35%).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Balboa Peninsula, Costa Mesa, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Balboa Peninsula, Costa Mesa, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Balboa Peninsula, Costa Mesa, CA include Newport Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Balboa Peninsula, Costa Mesa?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Balboa Peninsula, Costa Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Balboa Peninsula, Costa Mesa?
the neighborhood of Balboa Peninsula, Costa Mesa public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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