For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,204 students in Cypress, CA (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,264 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Cypress, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Cypress has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Cypress, CA are Oxford Academy, Margaret Landell Elementary School and Juliet Morris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cypress, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cypress have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cypress, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Grades: 7-12
| 1,293 students
Rank: #22.
Margaret Landell Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9739 Denni St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6960
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6960
Grades: K-6
| 700 students
Rank: #33.
Juliet Morris Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9952 Graham St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6995
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6995
Grades: K-6
| 566 students
Rank: #44.
A. E. Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9281 Denni St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6965
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6965
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
Rank: #55.
Lexington Junior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4351 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-4201
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-4201
Grades: 7-8
| 1,276 students
Rank: #66.
Frank Vessels Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5900 Cathy Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6990
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6990
Grades: K-6
| 618 students
Rank: #77.
Cypress High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9801 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-4144
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-4144
Grades: 9-12
| 2,705 students
Rank: #88.
Clara J. King Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8710 Moody St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6980
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6980
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Cypress, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5851 Newman St
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6985
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6985
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
5400 Myra Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6955
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6955
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
4545 Myra Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6970
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6970
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cypress, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Cypress, CA include Oxford Academy, Margaret Landell Elementary School and Juliet Morris Elementary School. Cypress has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Cypress?
8 public schools are located in Cypress.
What percentage of students in Cypress go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Cypress are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cypress?
Cypress public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cypress are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cypress include: A. E. Arnold Elementary School vs. Margaret Landell Elementary School, Margaret Landell Elementary School vs. A. E. Arnold Elementary School, Juliet Morris Elementary School vs. Margaret Landell Elementary School
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