International School for Science and Culture
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Costa Mesa, California 92627 · International School for Science and Culture District
#1425 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#18921 of 50,301 nationally
About International School for Science and Culture
International School for Science and Culture is a charter elementary school located in Costa Mesa, in the International School for Science and Culture District school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 97 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1425th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 97.
There are 19 schools in Costa Mesa; International School for Science and Culture ranks 5th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for International School for Science and Culture by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near International School for Science and Culture
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Harper
Costa Mesa · Public other
· 0 m away
Mariners Elementary
Newport Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
573 students · 471 m away
Newport Harbor High
Newport Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,084 students · 1.1 km away
Woodland Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–2
487 students · 1.1 km away
Newport Heights Elementary
Newport Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students · 1.1 km away
Heinz Kaiser Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
539 students · 1.5 km away
Horace Ensign Intermediate
Newport Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
875 students · 1.6 km away
Everett A. Rea Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
344 students · 2.5 km away
Pomona Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
264 students · 2.6 km away
Eastbluff Elementary
Newport Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
364 students · 2.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is International School for Science and Culture a good school?
International School for Science and Culture has a Success Index (US) of 58.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1425 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does International School for Science and Culture rank in California?
International School for Science and Culture ranks #1425 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #18921 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend International School for Science and Culture?
International School for Science and Culture had 97 students in 2025.
Is International School for Science and Culture a elementary school or a high school?
International School for Science and Culture is classified as a elementary school covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near International School for Science and Culture?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of International School for Science and Culture; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.