Top 10 Best Orange County Public Schools (2021-22)
For the 2021-22 school year, there are 622 public schools serving 486,179 students in Orange County, CA. Orange County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Orange County, CA are Oxford Academy, Jack L. Weaver Elementary School and Los Coyotes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Orange County Public Schools (2021-22)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
Math: 96% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Grades: 7-12
| 1,214 students
Rank: #22.
11872 Wembley Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #33.
Los Coyotes Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8122 Moody St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260
Grades: K-6
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
Ethan B. Allen Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16200 Bushard St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6228
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6228
Grades: K-6
| 758 students
Rank: #55.
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School
Math: 95% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12582 Kensington Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4500
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4500
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #66.
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11481 Foster Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4540
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4540
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Golden Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 85% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
740 E. Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7160
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7160
Grades: K-6
| 823 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1900 Port Seabourne Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6935
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6935
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Rank: #99.
Robert C. Fisler Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1350 Starbuck St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Grades: K-8
| 918 students
Rank: #1010.
Laguna Road Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 85% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 W. Laguna Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7725
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7725
Grades: K-6
| 678 students
Rank: #1111.
Tustin Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 84% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12712 Browning Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7546
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7546
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #1212.
Santiago Hills Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29 Christamon W.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6000
Grades: K-6
| 611 students
Rank: #1313.
Turtle Rock Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5151 Amalfi Dr.
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6250
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6250
Grades: K-6
| 856 students
Rank: #1414.
Top Of The World Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 86%
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
| 596 students
Rank: #1515.
Fairmont Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5241 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7130
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7130
Grades: K-6
| 871 students
Rank: #1616.
Vista Verde
Math: 81% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Grades: K-8
| 933 students
Rank: #1717.
Huntington Seacliff Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6701 Garfield Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 841-7081
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 841-7081
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #1818.
Acacia Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 N. Acacia Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7700
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7700
Grades: K-6
| 701 students
Rank: #1919.
2200 E. Dorothy Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 2,696 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Jeffrey Trail Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
155 Visions
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 1,117 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
9739 Denni St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6960
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6960
Grades: K-6
| 752 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
Math: 83% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4861 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 853 students
Rank: #2323.
Newland (william T.) Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8787 Dolphin St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4200
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4200
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2424.
Circle View Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 84% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6261 Hooker Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 893-5035
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 893-5035
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #2525.
El Morro Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8681 N. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7780
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7780
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Linda Vista Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5600 S. Ohio St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7200
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7200
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Stonegate Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Honors
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6450
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6450
Grades: K-6
| 1,050 students
Rank: #2828.
Ladera Ranch Middle School
Math: 78% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922
Grades: 6-8
| 1,533 students
Rank: #2929.
Canyon View Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12025 Yale Ct.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6900
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6900
Grades: K-6
| 664 students
Rank: #3030.
Orchard Hills
Math: 78% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11555 Culver Dr.
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Grades: K-8
| 1,322 students
Rank: #3131.
Crescent Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: K-6
| 763 students
Rank: #3232.
1050 Arlington Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7930
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7930
Grades: K-6
| 577 students
Rank: #3333.
Newport Coast Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6655 Ridge Park Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6975
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6975
Grades: K-6
| 548 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
8778 El Lago St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-2816
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-2816
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Loyal Barker Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12565 Springdale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6164
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6164
Grades: K-6
| 415 students
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Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11262 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Albor Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1125 East 17th St. Ste. E-208
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-1567
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
22882 Loumont Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
23000 Via Santa Maria
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-5240
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-5240
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7457
Grades: K-5
| 426 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
5851 Newman St
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6985
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6985
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Community Day/alternative Education/special Education (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-7754
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Crescent Intermediate (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Grades: 3-6
| 362 students
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
5400 Myra Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6955
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6955
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
10051 Bernadette Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-6975
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
27102 Foxborough St.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
1325 E. Fourth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-7600
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 565-5400
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
189 La Cuesta
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Hbuhsd Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1022 W.minster Mall
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 799-1414
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 799-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Po Box 71
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
2000 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-7531
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
24150 Lindley St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9555
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9555
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
Laurel High (Continuation School) (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lincoln High Continuation (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
11262 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11150 Santa Rosalia St.
Stanton, CA 90680
(714) 663-6437
Stanton, CA 90680
(714) 663-6437
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
24701 San Doval Ln.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-1280
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-1280
Grades: K-6
| 440 students
9790 Finch St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4270
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4270
Grades: K-8
| 436 students
Orange Coast Middle College High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2701 Fairview Rd
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 432-5732
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 432-5732
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Orange County Conservation Corps Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1548 E. Walnut Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 956-6222
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 956-6222
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Pacific Technology School Santa Ana (Closed 2018)
Charter School
102 Baker St East
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students
Polaris Opportunity Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1800 West Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5659
Grades: 9
| n/a students
4540 Riverdale
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6273
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6273
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
4545 Myra Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6970
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6970
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
7531 Santiago Canyon Rd.
Silverado, CA 92676
(714) 997-6000
Silverado, CA 92676
(714) 997-6000
Grades: K-6
| 90 students
11250 Macmurray St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6336
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 663-6336
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Southern California Connections Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
26440 Via California
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(858) 274-7200
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(858) 274-7200
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
Tustin Connect Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
15400 Lansdowne Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 730-7395
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 730-7395
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
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