Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Tustin Unified (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 26 schools in Tustin Unified, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 133Barbara Benson ElementaryTustin · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 22.4
- 234C. E. Utt MiddleTustin · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 23.1
- 334Columbus Tustin MiddleTustin · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 24.3
- 431Tustin HighTustin · Public HighStudents per teacher: 24.3
- 573Peters Canyon ElementaryTustin · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 24.9
- 626Benjamin F. Beswick ElementaryTustin · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.1
- 713Sycamore Magnet AcademyTustin · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.2
- 859Foothill HighSanta Ana · Public HighStudents per teacher: 25.3
- 943Loma Vista ElementarySanta Ana · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.5
- 1061Red Hill ElementarySanta Ana · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.6
- 1122W. R. Nelson ElementaryTustin · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.6
- 1267Hewes MiddleSanta Ana · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 25.8
- 1353Tustin Ranch ElementaryTustin · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.0
- 1458Guin Foss ElementarySanta Ana · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.3
- 1562Arnold O. Beckman HighIrvine · Public HighStudents per teacher: 26.4
- 169Robert Heideman ElementaryTustin · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.4
- 1772Ladera ElementaryTustin · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.5
- 1873Hicks Canyon ElementaryIrvine · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.8
- 1949Legacy Magnet AcademyTustin · Public HighStudents per teacher: 26.8
- 2069Pioneer MiddleTustin · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 27.0
- 2168Heritage ElementaryTustin · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.0
- 2272Myford ElementaryIrvine · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.1
- 2380Tustin Memorial ElementarySanta Ana · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.9
- 2475Arroyo ElementarySanta Ana · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.9
- 2578Orchard HillsIrvine · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 28.0
- 269Helen Estock ElementaryTustin · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 28.5
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbara Benson Elementary Tustin · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 22.4 | 33.3 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 2 | C. E. Utt Middle Tustin · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.1 | 34.1 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 554 |
| 3 | Columbus Tustin Middle Tustin · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.3 | 33.7 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 583 |
| 4 | Tustin High Tustin · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.3 | 30.6 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 1,627 |
| 5 | Peters Canyon Elementary Tustin · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 24.9 | 72.8 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 6 | Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary Tustin · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.1 | 25.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 426 |
| 7 | Sycamore Magnet Academy Tustin · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 25.2 | 13.1 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 1,085 |
| 8 | Foothill High Santa Ana · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.3 | 59.3 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 2,126 |
| 9 | Loma Vista Elementary Santa Ana · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.5 | 43.1 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 10 | Red Hill Elementary Santa Ana · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.6 | 61.1 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 11 | W. R. Nelson Elementary Tustin · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.6 | 21.5 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 460 |
| 12 | Hewes Middle Santa Ana · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.8 | 66.7 Top 50% | 64% Math proficiency | 929 |
| 13 | Tustin Ranch Elementary Tustin · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.0 | 52.6 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 520 |
| 14 | Guin Foss Elementary Santa Ana · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.3 | 57.6 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 395 |
| 15 | Arnold O. Beckman High Irvine · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.4 | 62.0 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 2,776 |
| 16 | Robert Heideman Elementary Tustin · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.4 | 9.2 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 17 | Ladera Elementary Tustin · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.5 | 71.6 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 345 |
| 18 | Hicks Canyon Elementary Irvine · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.8 | 72.5 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 830 |
| 19 | Legacy Magnet Academy Tustin · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 26.8 | 49.4 Lower 50% | 32.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 964 |
| 20 | Pioneer Middle Tustin · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.0 | 68.6 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 971 |
| 21 | Heritage Elementary Tustin · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.0 | 67.8 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 567 |
| 22 | Myford Elementary Irvine · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.1 | 72.3 Top 25% | 76% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 23 | Tustin Memorial Elementary Santa Ana · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.9 | 80.4 Top 10% | 84% Math proficiency | 613 |
| 24 | Arroyo Elementary Santa Ana · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.9 | 75.3 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 585 |
| 25 | Orchard Hills Irvine · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 28.0 | 78.2 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 1,373 |
| 26 | Helen Estock Elementary Tustin · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 28.5 | 9.4 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 456 |
Barbara Benson Elementary in Tustin leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Tustin Unified with Students per teacher 22.4. Of the 26 schools shown, 26 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Tustin Unified page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Tustin Unified?
Barbara Benson Elementary in Tustin, California ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Tustin Unified with Students per teacher 22.4 (Enrollment: 313).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Tustin Unified ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.