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Top 10 Best Huntington Beach Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 22,194 students in Huntington Beach, CA (there are 24 private schools, serving 4,990 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Huntington Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Huntington Beach has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Huntington Beach, CA are Newland (William T.) Elementary School, Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School and John H. Eader Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntington Beach, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Huntington Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Huntington Beach, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newland (William T.) Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8787 Dolphin St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4201
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9682 Yellowstone Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8302
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
John H. Eader Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9291 Banning Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-2451
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Circle View Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6261 Hooker Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 893-5035
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #55.
Huntington Seacliff Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6701 Garfield Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 841-7081
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Schroeder Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15151 Columbia Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 894-7268
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #77.
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9101 Brabham Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: #88.
S. A. Moffett Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8800 Burlcrest Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8985
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #99.
Mesa View Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17601 Avilla Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 842-6608
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #1010.
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9800 Yorktown Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4260
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1111.
Edison High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21400 Magnolia
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-1356
Grades: 9-12
| 2,011 students
Rank: #1212.
Harbour View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4343 Pickwick Cir.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 846-6602
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #1313.
Ethel Dwyer Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1502 Palm Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7507
Grades: 6-8
| 943 students
Rank: #1414.
Agnes L. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
770 17th St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-1469
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1515.
Huntington Beach High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-2514
Grades: 9-12
| 2,734 students
Rank: #1616.
Hope View Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17622 Flintstone Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 847-8571
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1717.
Marina High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15871 Springdale St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 893-6571
Grades: 9-12
| 2,007 students
Rank: #1818.
John R. Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20661 Farnsworth Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-1515
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #1919.
Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
721 Utica Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565
Grades: K-8
| 346 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Ada Clegg Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6311 Larchwood Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 894-7218
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9300 Indianapolis Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-7738
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #2222.
Helen Stacey Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6311 Larchwood Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 894-7212
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #2323.
Lake View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17451 Zeider Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 847-3561
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #2424.
Village View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5361 Sisson Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 846-2801
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #2525.
Marine View Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5682 Tilburg Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 846-0624
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #2626.
College View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6582 Lennox Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 847-3505
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #2727.
Spring View Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16662 Trudy Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 846-2891
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #2828.
Ocean View High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17071 Gothard St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 848-0656
Grades: 9-12
| 1,216 students
Rank: #2929.
Coast High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17231 Gothard St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 842-4227
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #3030.
Golden View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17251 Golden View Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 847-2516
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #3131.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17241 Oak Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 842-4459
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #3232.
Sycamore Creek Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17131 Emerald Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 594-3660
Grades: K-8
| 162 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Huntington Beach, California

Huntington Beach, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Joseph R. Perry Elementary School (Closed 2023)
19231 Harding Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Kettler (William E.) Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Po Box 71
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Pleasant View (Closed 2023)
16692 Landau Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 845-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Stacey Middle School (Closed 2023)
6311 Larchwood Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 894-7212
Grades: K-8
| 1,378 students
Sun View Elementary School (Closed 2023)
7721 Juliette Low Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 847-9643
Grades: K-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many public schools are located in Huntington Beach?
32 public schools are located in Huntington Beach.
What percentage of students in Huntington Beach go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Huntington Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Huntington Beach?
Huntington Beach public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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