Schools in Costa Mesa, California (2025)
19 schools · 8,964 students · 18 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 454.
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Ranked schools in Costa Mesa
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 177Maude B. Davis ElementaryCosta Mesa · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 570 students
- 270Heinz Kaiser ElementaryCosta Mesa · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 539 students
- 369California ElementaryCosta Mesa · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 373 students
- 464Killybrooke ElementaryCosta Mesa · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 473 students
- 559International School for Science and CultureCosta Mesa · Charter Elementary41.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 97 students
- 656Woodland ElementaryCosta Mesa · Public Elementary26.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 487 students
- 755Sonora ElementaryCosta Mesa · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 367 students
- 854Adams ElementaryCosta Mesa · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 321 students
- 946Victoria ElementaryCosta Mesa · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 301 students
- 1046Paularino ElementaryCosta Mesa · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 371 students
- 1134Costa Mesa HighCosta Mesa · Public High32% Math proficiency · 1,730 students
- 1232Charles W. Tewinkle MiddleCosta Mesa · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 1331Estancia HighCosta Mesa · Public High22% Math proficiency · 976 students
- 1427Pomona ElementaryCosta Mesa · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 264 students
- 1524College Park ElementaryCosta Mesa · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 473 students
- 1623Whittier ElementaryCosta Mesa · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 454 students
- 1721Everett A. Rea ElementaryCosta Mesa · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 344 students
- 1817Wilson ElementaryCosta Mesa · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 323 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maude B. Davis Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 76.8 Top 25% | 79% Math proficiency | 570 |
| 2 | Heinz Kaiser Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades 3–6 | Public | 69.6 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 539 |
| 3 | California Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 68.5 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 373 |
| 4 | Killybrooke Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 63.6 Top 50% | 69% Math proficiency | 473 |
| 5 | International School for Science and Culture Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 58.9 Top 50% | 41.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 97 |
| 6 | Woodland Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 56.2 Top 50% | 26.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 487 |
| 7 | Sonora Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 54.8 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 367 |
| 8 | Adams Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 54.3 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 321 |
| 9 | Victoria Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 46.3 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 301 |
| 10 | Paularino Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 45.5 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 371 |
| 11 | Costa Mesa High Costa Mesa · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 34.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,730 |
| 12 | Charles W. Tewinkle Middle Costa Mesa · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 31.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 13 | Estancia High Costa Mesa · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 30.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 976 |
| 14 | Pomona Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 264 |
| 15 | College Park Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 23.5 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 473 |
| 16 | Whittier Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 22.9 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 17 | Everett A. Rea Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 21.3 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 344 |
| 18 | Wilson Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 17.1 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 323 |
Other schools in Costa Mesa
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Costa Mesa?
Maude B. Davis Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Costa Mesa with a Success Index (US) of 76.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Costa Mesa?
Costa Mesa has 19 schools (15 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle, 1 other) educating 8,964 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Costa Mesa?
The median Enrollment across schools in Costa Mesa is 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.