For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,067 students in Newport Beach, CA (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,337 private students). 31% of all K-12 students in Newport Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Newport Beach, CA is Suncoast Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport Beach, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Newport Beach have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newport Beach, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Suncoast Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3857 Birch St. #297
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 994-6724
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 994-6724
Grades: K-12
| 1,067 students
Newport Beach, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
California Pacific Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4101 Birch Street Suite 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1200 Quail St. #175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
1200 Quail St. #175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(858) 952-9614
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
California Pacific Charter Schs-newcastle (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1200 Quail St., Ste. 175
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newport Beach, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Newport Beach, CA include Suncoast Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in Newport Beach?
1 public schools are located in Newport Beach.
What percentage of students in Newport Beach go to public school?
31% of all K-12 students in Newport Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newport Beach?
Newport Beach public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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