For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,145 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92648, CA Public Schools (2025)
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 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 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 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 | 2,734 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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