For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,284 students in 92843, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92843, CA are Thomas Paine Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School and Excelsior Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92843 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92843, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92843, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
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 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
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 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
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 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
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 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13641 Clinton St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6146
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6146
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13451 Taft Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6131
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6131
Gr: K-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13221 Lilly St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6401
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6401
Gr: K-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13222 Lewis St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6563
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6563
Gr: K-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
92843, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 92843, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92843, CA include Thomas Paine Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School and Excelsior Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92843?
9 public elementary schools are located in 92843.
What is the racial composition of students in 92843?
92843 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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