For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,331 students in 92648, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92648, CA are Huntington Seacliff Elementary School, Agnes L. Smith Elementary School and Ethel Dwyer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92648 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92648, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92648, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntington Seacliff Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6701 Garfield Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 841-7081
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 841-7081
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Agnes L. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
770 17th St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-1469
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-1469
Gr: K-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Ethel Dwyer Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1502 Palm Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7507
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7507
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Utica Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565
Gr: K-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 92648, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92648, CA include Huntington Seacliff Elementary School, Agnes L. Smith Elementary School and Ethel Dwyer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92648?
4 public elementary schools are located in 92648.
What is the racial composition of students in 92648?
92648 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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