For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,411 students in 92648, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 92648, CA are Huntington Seacliff Elementary School, Ethel Dwyer Middle School and Agnes L. Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92648 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92648, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92648, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huntington Seacliff Elementary School
(Math: 72% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Ethel Dwyer Middle School
(Math: 56% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 943 students
Rank: #33.
Agnes L. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 61% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 346 students
92648, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 71
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 92648, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 92648, CA include Huntington Seacliff Elementary School, Ethel Dwyer Middle School and Agnes L. Smith Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92648?
4 public elementary schools are located in 92648.
What is the racial composition of students in 92648?
92648 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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