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Best 92840 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,054 students in 92840, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 613 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 92840, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92840, CA are Ethel M. Evans Elementary School, Garden Grove High School and Parkview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92840 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92840, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92840, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethel M. Evans Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12281 Nelson St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6558
Gr: K-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Garden Grove High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11271 Stanford Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6115
Gr: 9-12 | 2,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12272 Wilken Way
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6266
Gr: K-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Faylane Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11731 Morrie Ln.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6253
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Louis Lake Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10801 Orangewood Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6506
Gr: 7-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Mark Twain Special Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11802 Loara St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6050
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Earl Warren Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12871 Estock Dr.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6331
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10851 East Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6366
Gr: 7-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12201 Elmwood Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6484
Gr: K-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12181 West St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6346
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Izaak Walton Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12181 Buaro St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6040
Gr: 7-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Lampson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13321 Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 997-6153
Gr: K-6 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
C. C. Violette Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12091 Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6203
Gr: K-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 92840, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92840, CA include Ethel M. Evans Elementary School, Garden Grove High School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92840?
13 public schools are located in 92840.
What percentage of students in 92840 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 92840 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92840?
92840 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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