For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,644 students in 92844, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92844, CA are A. G. Cook Elementary School, John Murdy Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92844 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92844, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92844, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
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 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
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 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
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 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Meairs Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8441 Trask Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 372-8800
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 372-8800
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8902 Hewitt Pl.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 894-7201
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 894-7201
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 92844, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92844, CA include A. G. Cook Elementary School, John Murdy Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92844?
6 public elementary schools are located in 92844.
What is the racial composition of students in 92844?
92844 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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