For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 324 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is Nova Academy Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nova Academy Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana, CA include Nova Academy Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Santa Ana public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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