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Best 92869 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,863 students in 92869, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,019 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 92869, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92869, CA are Orange County Classical Academy, Linda Vista Elementary School and Chapman Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92869 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92869, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92869, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange County Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4100 East Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(657) 223-9420
Gr: K-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Linda Vista Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 North Cannon St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6201
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Chapman Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
170 North Aspen St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 532-8043
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Mcpherson Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
333 South Prospect St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6384
Gr: K-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Ousd Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 South Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
La Veta Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 East La Veta Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6155
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ousd Edge Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 South Yorba
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5467
Gr: K-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Santiago Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
515 North Rancho Santiago Blvd
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6366
Gr: 7-8 | 1,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
El Modena High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3920 Spring St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,795 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
379 North Virage St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6271
Gr: K-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Jordan Academy Of Language And Computer Science
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4319 East Jordan Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6187
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Ousd Home School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 South Yorba St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-5479
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Esplanade Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
381 North Esplanade St.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-6157
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 92869, CA?
How many public schools are located in 92869?
13 public schools are located in 92869.
What percentage of students in 92869 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 92869 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92869?
92869 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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