For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,976 students in 92648, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 340 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 92648, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92648, CA are Huntington Seacliff Elementary School, Agnes L. Smith Elementary School and Ethel Dwyer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92648 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92648, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92648, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntington Seacliff Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6701 Garfield Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 841-7081
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 841-7081
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Agnes L. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
770 17th St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-1469
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-1469
Gr: K-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Ethel Dwyer Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1502 Palm Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7507
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7507
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Utica Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565
Gr: K-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Huntington Beach High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-2514
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-2514
Gr: 9-12 | 2,645 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
92648, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 71
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 92648, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92648, CA include Huntington Seacliff Elementary School, Agnes L. Smith Elementary School and Ethel Dwyer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 92648?
5 public schools are located in 92648.
What percentage of students in 92648 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 92648 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92648?
92648 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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