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Best Schools in Costa Mesa, California
Compare 26 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
26
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
11,897
Total Students
Across Costa Mesa
15.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
26 schools found
Paularino Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1060 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0
Rating
Students
371
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Access County Community
publichighK-12
200 Kalmus Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92628
0
Rating
Students
1,315
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Access Juvenile Hall
publichighK-12
200 Kalmus Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0
Rating
Students
186
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Orange County Special Education
publichighK-12
200 Kalmus Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92628
0
Rating
Students
331
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Woodland Elementary
publicelementaryK-K2
2025 Garden Ln., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Adams Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
2850 Club House Rd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0
Rating
Students
321
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Early College High
publichighGrade 9-12
2990 Mesa Verde Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0
Rating
Students
177
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Monte Vista Independent Study
publichighGrade 7-12
1003 Presidio Sq., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0
Rating
Students
48
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whittier Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1800 Whittier Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0
Rating
Students
454
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Maude B. Davis Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1050 Arlington Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0
Rating
Students
570
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Everett A. Rea Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
661 Hamilton St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0
Rating
Students
344
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wilson Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
801 Wilson St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0
Rating
Students
323
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sonora Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
966 Sonora Rd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0
Rating
Students
367
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
California Pacific Charter - San Diego
charter schoolhighK-12
940 South Coast Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0
Rating
Students
310
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
3224 California Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0
Rating
Students
501
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pomona Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
2051 Pomona Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0
Rating
Students
264
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Killybrooke Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
3155 Killybrooke Ln., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
0
Rating
Students
473
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Back Bay High
publichighGrade 9-12
390 Monte Vista Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0
Rating
Students
143
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Estancia High
publichighGrade 9-12
2323 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0
Rating
Students
976
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Heinz Kaiser Elementary
publicmiddleGrade 3-6
2130 Santa Ana Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
0
Rating
Students
539
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, California is home to 26 schools serving over 11,897 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math0%
ELA0%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)7
Moderate (15-20:1)10
Large (>20:1)3
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 1,315 students at Access County Community
- Best ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Costa Mesa, California?
There are 26 schools in Costa Mesa, serving 11,897 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Costa Mesa?
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What is the average student-teacher ratio in Costa Mesa?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Costa Mesa is 15.1:1.