For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,555 students in Fountain Valley, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Fountain Valley, CA are Ethan B. Allen Elementary School, Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School and Courreges (Roch) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fountain Valley, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fountain Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fountain Valley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethan B. Allen Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16200 Bushard St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6228
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6228
Gr: K-6 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9675 Warner Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4230
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4230
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Courreges (Roch) Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18313 Santa Carlotta
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4280
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4280
Gr: K-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8778 El Lago St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-2816
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-2816
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17340 Santa Suzanne St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-6226
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-6226
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17415 Los Jardines West
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4250
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Gisler (Robert) Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18720 Las Flores St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4211
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4211
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Cox (James H.) Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17615 Los Jardines East
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4240
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4240
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16225 Newhope St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6264
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6264
Gr: K-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Vista View Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16250 Hickory St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 842-0626
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 842-0626
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11303 Sandstone St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6537
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6537
Gr: K-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Fountain Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9790 Finch St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4270
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4270
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fountain Valley, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fountain Valley, CA include Ethan B. Allen Elementary School, Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School and Courreges (Roch) Elementary School. Fountain Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fountain Valley?
11 public elementary schools are located in Fountain Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain Valley?
Fountain Valley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fountain Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fountain Valley include: Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School vs. Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School, Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School vs. Ethan B. Allen Elementary School, Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School vs. Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School
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