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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Costa Mesa Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public elementary schools serving 11,775 students in Costa Mesa, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Costa Mesa, CA are Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, Newport Coast Elementary School and Maude B. Davis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Costa Mesa, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Costa Mesa have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Costa Mesa, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1900 Port Seabourne Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6935
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Newport Coast Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6655 Ridge Park Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6975
Gr: K-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Maude B. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1050 Arlington Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7930
Gr: K-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Harbor View Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 Goldenrod Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6940
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Mariners Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Mariners Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6960
Gr: K-6 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Eastbluff Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2627 Vista Del Oro
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-5920
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1327 West Balboa Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6965
Gr: K-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3101 Pacific View Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6955
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Newport Heights Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 East 15th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6970
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2130 Santa Ana Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6950
Gr: 3-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
California Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3232 California Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7940
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Killybrooke Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3155 Killybrooke Ln.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7945
Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
International School For Science And Culture
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1770 Tustin Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 441-4500
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Victoria Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1025 Victoria St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6985
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
966 Sonora Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7955
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Paularino Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1060 Paularino Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7950
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1818.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2850 Club House Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7935
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
California Pacific Charter - San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
940 South Coast Dr., Ste. 185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2020.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2380 Notre Dame Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7960
Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
940 South Coast Dr. #185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Pomona Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2051 Pomona Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6980
Gr: K-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Whittier Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6990
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Everett A. Rea Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
661 Hamilton St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6905
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Wilson St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6995
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Access Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Gr: K-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Access County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Gr: K-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2828.
Orange County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodland Elementary School
2025 Garden Ln.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6945
Gr: K-2 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Costa Mesa, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Costa Mesa, CA include Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, Newport Coast Elementary School and Maude B. Davis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Costa Mesa?
29 public elementary schools are located in Costa Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in Costa Mesa?
Costa Mesa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Costa Mesa are often viewed compared to one another?

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