For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,168 students in the neighborhood of Valley Adams, Santa Ana, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Valley Adams are Adams Elementary School, Gerald P. Carr Intermediate and Carl Harvey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Valley Adams, Santa Ana, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Valley Adams, Santa Ana, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2130 South Raitt St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5900
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5900
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2120 West Edinger St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 480-4100
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 480-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Carl Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1635 South Center St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-6200
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-6200
Gr: K-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Valley High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 South Greenville St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-6410
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-6410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,908 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley Adams, Santa Ana, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley Adams, Santa Ana, CA include Adams Elementary School, Gerald P. Carr Intermediate and Carl Harvey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Adams, Santa Ana?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Adams, Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Valley Adams, Santa Ana?
the neighborhood of Valley Adams, Santa Ana public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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