For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,220 students in 92706, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 79 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 92706, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92706, CA are Middle College High School, Samueli Academy and Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92706 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92706, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92706, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1530 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Samueli Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Gr: 7-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 North Bristol
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 972-7800
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 972-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #44.
Scholarship Prep - Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Santiago Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2212 North Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8400
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8400
Gr: K-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1317 North Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8100
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8100
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 East Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Gr: K-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Willard Intermediate
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1342 North Ross
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 480-4800
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 480-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 92706, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92706, CA include Middle College High School, Samueli Academy and Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in 92706?
8 public schools are located in 92706.
What percentage of students in 92706 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 92706 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92706?
92706 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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