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Best Laguna Beach Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,279 students in Laguna Beach, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 583 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Laguna Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Laguna Beach has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Laguna Beach, CA are Top Of The World Elementary School, El Morro Elementary School and Thurston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laguna Beach, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Laguna Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Laguna Beach, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Top Of The World Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21601 Tree Top Ln.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7790
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
El Morro Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8681 North Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7780
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Thurston Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7785
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Laguna Beach High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 Park Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7750
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Laguna Beach, CA?
How many public schools are located in Laguna Beach?
4 public schools are located in Laguna Beach.
What percentage of students in Laguna Beach go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Laguna Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laguna Beach?
Laguna Beach public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Laguna Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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