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Best 92843 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,037 students in 92843, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 348 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 92843, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92843, CA are Thomas Paine Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School and Excelsior Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92843 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92843, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 92843, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15792 Ward St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6118
Gr: K-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10521 Morningside Dr.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6328
Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10421 Woodbury Rd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6106
Gr: K-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
James Irvine Intermediate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10552 Hazard Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6551
Gr: 7-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Ocia A. Peters Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13162 Newhope St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6085
Gr: K-6 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11362 Woodbury Rd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6461
Gr: K-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13641 Clinton St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6146
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Santiago High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12342 Trask Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6215
Gr: 9-12 | 1,664 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Leroy L. Doig Intermediate
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12752 Trask Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6241
Gr: 7-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13451 Taft Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6131
Gr: K-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13221 Lilly St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6401
Gr: K-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13222 Lewis St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6563
Gr: K-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 92843, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92843, CA include Thomas Paine Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School and Excelsior Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92843?
12 public schools are located in 92843.
What percentage of students in 92843 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 92843 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92843?
92843 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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