For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,101 students in 92840, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,114 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 92840, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92840, CA are Ethel M. Evans Elementary School, Garden Grove High School and Parkview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92840 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92840, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92840, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-6
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,198 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-6
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 506 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 509 students
Rank: #1212.
Lampson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13321 Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 997-6153
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 997-6153
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #1313.
C. C. Violette Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12091 Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6203
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6203
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92840, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92840, CA include Ethel M. Evans Elementary School, Garden Grove High School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92840?
13 public schools are located in 92840.
What percentage of students in 92840 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 92840 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92840?
92840 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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