Best 92628 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,832 students in 92628, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92628, CA are Access Juvenile Hall, Access County Community and Orange County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92628 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92628, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92628, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Access Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Gr: K-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Access County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Gr: K-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Orange County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 92628, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92628, CA include Access Juvenile Hall, Access County Community and Orange County Special Education.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92628?
3 public elementary schools are located in 92628.
What is the racial composition of students in 92628?
92628 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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