For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,364 students in 92646, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,758 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 92646, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92646, CA are Newland (William T.) Elementary School, Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School and John H. Eader Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92646 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92646, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92646, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newland (William T.) Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8787 Dolphin St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4201
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4201
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9682 Yellowstone Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8302
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8302
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
John H. Eader Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9291 Banning Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-2451
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-2451
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9101 Brabham Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4220
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
S. A. Moffett Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8800 Burlcrest Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8985
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8985
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9800 Yorktown Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4260
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4260
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
John R. Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20661 Farnsworth Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-1515
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-1515
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Edison High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21400 Magnolia
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-1356
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-1356
Gr: 9-12 | 2,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9300 Indianapolis Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-7738
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-7738
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 92646, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92646, CA include Newland (William T.) Elementary School, Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School and John H. Eader Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92646?
9 public schools are located in 92646.
What percentage of students in 92646 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 92646 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92646?
92646 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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