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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Orange County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 646 public schools serving 437,224 students in Orange County, CA (there are 401 private schools, serving 72,129 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Orange County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Orange County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Orange County, CA are Oxford Academy, Jack L. Weaver Elementary School and Ethan B. Allen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Orange County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Gr: 7-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Jack L. Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11872 Wembley Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Gr: K-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Golden Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
740 East Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7160
Gr: K-6 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Honors
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6450
Gr: K-6 | 1,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12582 Kensington Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4500
Gr: K-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Robert C. Fisler Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1350 Starbuck St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Gr: K-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Tustin Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12712 Browning Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7546
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Los Coyotes Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8122 Moody St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260
Gr: K-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Vista Verde
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Gr: K-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11481 Foster Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4540
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Newland (William T.) Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8787 Dolphin St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4201
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Santiago Hills Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
29 Christamon West
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6000
Gr: K-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Anaheim Hills Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6450 East Serrano
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6169
Gr: K-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Turtle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5151 Amalfi Dr.
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6250
Gr: K-6 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12025 Yale Ct.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6900
Gr: K-6 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Laguna Road Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 West Laguna Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7725
Gr: K-6 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Patton Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6861 Santa Rita Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6584
Gr: K-6 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Margaret Landell Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9739 Denni St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6960
Gr: K-6 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
Wagon Wheel Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
30912 Bridle Path
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
(949) 589-1953
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2323.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1851 North Brookhaven Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7110
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Stone Creek South
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-1201
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
29001 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5349
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9682 Yellowstone Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8302
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Canyon Vista Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
27800 Oak View Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 234-5941
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Castille Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24042 Via La Coruna
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 234-5976
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2929.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3030.
Troy High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 East Dorothy Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 2,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Gr: K-6 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3232.
Loyal Barker Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12565 Springdale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 663-6164
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Orchard Hills
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11555 Culver Dr.
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Gr: K-8 | 1,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Rossmoor Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3272 Shakespeare Dr.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4520
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Ladera Ranch Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922
Gr: 6-8 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Orange County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Orange County, CA include Oxford Academy, Jack L. Weaver Elementary School and Ethan B. Allen Elementary School. Orange County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Orange County?
643 public schools are located in Orange County.
What percentage of students in Orange County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Orange County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?

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