For the 2025 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 29,355 students in Garden Grove, CA (there are 17 private schools, serving 2,830 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Garden Grove, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Garden Grove, CA are Patton Elementary School, Loyal Barker Elementary School and A. G. Cook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden Grove, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Garden Grove have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garden Grove, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patton Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6861 Santa Rita Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6584
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6584
Gr: K-6 | 908 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Loyal Barker Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12565 Springdale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6164
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6164
Gr: K-6 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
A. G. Cook Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9802 Woodbury Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6251
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6251
Gr: K-6 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Enders Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12302 Springdale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6205
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6205
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Garden Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6562 Stanford Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6074
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6074
Gr: K-6 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15792 Ward St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6118
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6118
Gr: K-6 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12345 Springdale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6466
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6466
Gr: 7-8 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
John Murdy Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14851 Donegal Dr.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6405
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6405
Gr: K-6 | 673 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10521 Morningside Dr.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6328
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6328
Gr: K-6 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10421 Woodbury Rd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6106
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6106
Gr: K-6 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9972 East Russell Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6158
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6158
Gr: K-6 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9821 Woodbury Rd.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6124
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6124
Gr: 7-8 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Bolsa Grande High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9401 Westminster Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6424
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,726 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Stanford Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12721 Magnolia Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6458
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6458
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
James Irvine Intermediate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10552 Hazard Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6551
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6551
Gr: 7-8 | 553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Ethel M. Evans Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12281 Nelson St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6558
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6558
Gr: K-6 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Pacifica High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6851 Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6515
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6515
Gr: 9-12 | 1,640 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Garden Grove High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11271 Stanford Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6115
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6115
Gr: 9-12 | 2,198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9551 Orangewood Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6318
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6318
Gr: K-6 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12272 Wilken Way
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6266
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6266
Gr: K-6 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Faylane Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11731 Morrie Ln.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6253
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6253
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Louis Lake Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10801 Orangewood Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6506
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6506
Gr: 7-8 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Alamitos Intermediate
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12381 Dale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6101
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6101
Gr: 7-8 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Merton E. Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9681 11th St.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6561
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6561
Gr: K-6 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Mark Twain Special Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11802 Loara St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6050
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6050
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Earl Warren Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12871 Estock Dr.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6331
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6331
Gr: K-6 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10851 East Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6366
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6366
Gr: 7-8 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Ocia A. Peters Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13162 Newhope St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6085
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6085
Gr: K-6 | 912 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12201 Elmwood Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6484
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6484
Gr: K-6 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12181 West St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6346
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6346
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Izaak Walton Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12181 Buaro St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6040
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6040
Gr: 7-8 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Louis G. Zeyen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12081 South Magnolia St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6535
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6535
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11362 Woodbury Rd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6461
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6461
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Rancho Alamitos High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11351 Dale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6415
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6415
Gr: 9-12 | 1,520 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Wakeham Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7772 Chapman Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6407
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6407
Gr: K-6 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Garden Grove, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln High Continuation (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
11262 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
11250 Macmurray St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6336
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6336
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garden Grove, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Garden Grove, CA include Patton Elementary School, Loyal Barker Elementary School and A. G. Cook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Garden Grove?
52 public schools are located in Garden Grove.
What percentage of students in Garden Grove go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Garden Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garden Grove?
Garden Grove public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Garden Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Garden Grove include: James Irvine Intermediate vs. Donald S. Jordan Intermediate, Enders Elementary School vs. Loyal Barker Elementary School, Faylane Elementary School vs. Gilbert Elementary School
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