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Best Fountain Valley Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,465 students in Fountain Valley, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 939 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Fountain Valley, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Fountain Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Fountain Valley, CA are Ethan B. Allen Elementary School, Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School and Courreges (Roch) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fountain Valley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fountain Valley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fountain Valley, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethan B. Allen Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16200 Bushard St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6228
Gr: K-6 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9675 Warner Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4230
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Courreges (Roch) Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18313 Santa Carlotta
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4280
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8778 El Lago St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-2816
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Fountain Valley High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17816 Bushard
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 962-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 3,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17340 Santa Suzanne St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-6226
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17415 Los Jardines West
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Gisler (Robert) Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18720 Las Flores St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4211
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Cox (James H.) Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17615 Los Jardines East
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4240
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16225 Newhope St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6264
Gr: K-6 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Vista View Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16250 Hickory St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 842-0626
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11303 Sandstone St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6537
Gr: K-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Los Amigos High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16566 Newhope St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6288
Gr: 9-12 | 1,430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Valley Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9600 Dolphin St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 964-7766
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fountain Valley, CA?
How many public schools are located in Fountain Valley?
14 public schools are located in Fountain Valley.
What percentage of students in Fountain Valley go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Fountain Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain Valley?
Fountain Valley public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fountain Valley are often viewed compared to one another?

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