For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,382 students in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in South Coast Metro are Jim Thorpe Fundamental, Segerstrom High School and Greenville Fundamental Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jim Thorpe Fundamental
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2450 West Alton
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5800
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5800
Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Segerstrom High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 West Macarthur Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Greenville Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 South Raitt St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 558-3400
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 558-3400
Gr: K-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Saddleback High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 South Flower
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-2900
Gr: 7-12 | 1,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Keller
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-7700
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-7700
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA include Jim Thorpe Fundamental, Segerstrom High School and Greenville Fundamental Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana?
the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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