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Best 92701 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 11,042 students in 92701, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 304 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 92701, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92701, CA are Ocsa, Nova Academy Early College High School and El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92701 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92701, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92701, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Santa Ana High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
520 West Walnut
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 567-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,505 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Martin R. Heninger Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
417 West Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 953-3800
Gr: K-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1111.
Roosevelt Walker Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 South Halladay
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-1200
Gr: K-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1212.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
850 East Brown St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 972-5300
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 East Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1414.
Reach Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 East 4th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 431-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
Scholarship Prep - San Bernardino County
Charter School
20 West 7th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 795-3729

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 92701, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92701, CA include Ocsa, Nova Academy Early College High School and El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy.
How many public schools are located in 92701?
15 public schools are located in 92701.
What percentage of students in 92701 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 92701 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92701?
92701 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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