What types of schools are available in Costa Mesa, California?

Costa Mesa, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Costa Mesa, California

Q: How many schools are in Costa Mesa, California?

There are 26 schools in Costa Mesa, California, serving 11,897 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Costa Mesa?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Costa Mesa, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 26 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

11,897

Total Students

Across Costa Mesa

15.1:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

26 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,315 students at Access County Community.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Paularino Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1060 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Access County Community

publichighK-12

200 Kalmus Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92628

200 Kalmus Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Orange County Special Education

publichighK-12

200 Kalmus Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92628

2025 Garden Ln., Costa Mesa, CA 92627

2850 Club House Rd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

2990 Mesa Verde Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Monte Vista Independent Study

publichighGrade 7-12

1003 Presidio Sq., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

1800 Whittier Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Maude B. Davis Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1050 Arlington Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Everett A. Rea Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

661 Hamilton St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627

801 Wilson St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627

966 Sonora Rd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

California Pacific Charter - San Diego

charter schoolhighK-12

940 South Coast Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Charles W. Tewinkle Middle

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

3224 California Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

2051 Pomona Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Killybrooke Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

3155 Killybrooke Ln., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

390 Monte Vista Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627

2323 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Heinz Kaiser Elementary

publicmiddleGrade 3-6

2130 Santa Ana Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Costa Mesa include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

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.

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