For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,373 students in Laguna Beach, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,221 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Laguna Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Laguna Beach has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Laguna Beach, CA are Top Of The World Elementary School, El Morro Elementary School and Thurston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laguna Beach, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Laguna Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Laguna Beach, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Top Of The World Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21601 Tree Top Ln.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7790
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7790
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
El Morro Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8681 North Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7780
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7780
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Thurston Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Laguna Beach High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7750
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7750
Grades: 9-12
| 883 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Laguna Beach, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Laguna Beach, CA include Top Of The World Elementary School, El Morro Elementary School and Thurston Middle School. Laguna Beach has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Laguna Beach?
4 public schools are located in Laguna Beach.
What percentage of students in Laguna Beach go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Laguna Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laguna Beach?
Laguna Beach public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Laguna Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Laguna Beach include: El Morro Elementary School vs. Top Of The World Elementary School, Top Of The World Elementary School vs. El Morro Elementary School, Thurston Middle School vs. Laguna Beach High School
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