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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Santa Ana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 77 public schools serving 48,593 students in Santa Ana, CA (there are 29 private schools, serving 8,230 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Santa Ana, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Ana, CA are Tustin Memorial Elementary School, Ocsa and Panorama Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Ana, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Santa Ana have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Santa Ana, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Panorama Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10512 Crawford Canyon Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6265
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1530 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
R. F. Hazard Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4218 West Hazard Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 663-6403
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11911 Red Hill Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7543
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
John Muir Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1951 North Mabury
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-6700
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Rosita Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4726 Hazard Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 663-6418
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Jim Thorpe Fundamental
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2450 West Alton
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5800
Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Hector G. Godinez
(Math: 27% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3002 Centennial Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 433-6790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Segerstrom High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2301 West Macarthur Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Greenville Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 South Raitt St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 558-3400
Gr: K-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Samueli Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 619-0245
Gr: 7-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Nova Academy Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
328 West Halesworth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 543-0023
Gr: K-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Edward B. Cole Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 836-9023
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2840 West 1st St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Gr: K-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 North Bristol
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 972-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1919.
Scholarship Prep - Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 West Mcfadden Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6351
Gr: 7-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Orange County Educational Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
825 North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-2787
Gr: K-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Newhope Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4419 West Regent Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6581
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Wallace R. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 French St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2200
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #2424.
Santiago Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2212 North Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8400
Gr: K-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
426 South Andres Pl.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6108
Gr: K-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 West Alton Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
939 West Wilshire
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 480-8000
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2828.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 West Cubbon
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2900
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Nova Academy - Coachella
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
52-780 Frederick St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 569-0948
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Heroes Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Civic Center Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 558-5501
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1930 West 10th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 972-4300
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 East Mcfadden
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-5700
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #3333.
Ednovate - Legacy College Prep.
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1522 West Adams St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 431-3800
Gr: K-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1317 North Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8100
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Santa Ana, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Ana, CA include Tustin Memorial Elementary School, Ocsa and Panorama Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Ana?
77 public schools are located in Santa Ana.
What percentage of students in Santa Ana go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Santa Ana are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Santa Ana are often viewed compared to one another?

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