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Best Santa Ana Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 58 public elementary schools serving 31,134 students in Santa Ana, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Ana, CA are Tustin Memorial Elementary School, Panorama Elementary School and R. F. Hazard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Ana, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Ana have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Santa Ana, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tustin Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12712 Browning Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7546
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Panorama Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10512 Crawford Canyon Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6265
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
R. F. Hazard Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4218 West Hazard Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 663-6403
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11911 Red Hill Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7543
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
John Muir Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1951 North Mabury
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-6700
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Rosita Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4726 Hazard Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 663-6418
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Jim Thorpe Fundamental
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2450 West Alton
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5800
Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Greenville Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 South Raitt St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 558-3400
Gr: K-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
El Sol Santa Ana Science And Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
328 West Halesworth St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 543-0023
Gr: K-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Edward B. Cole Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
333 East Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 836-9023
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2840 West 1st St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 479-0115
Gr: K-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 North Bristol
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 972-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1313.
Scholarship Prep - Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Orange County Educational Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
825 North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-2787
Gr: K-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Newhope Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4419 West Regent Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6581
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Wallace R. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 French St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2200
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1717.
Santiago Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2212 North Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8400
Gr: K-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
426 South Andres Pl.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6108
Gr: K-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 West Alton Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
939 West Wilshire
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 480-8000
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2121.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 West Cubbon
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2900
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Heroes Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Civic Center Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 558-5501
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1930 West 10th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 972-4300
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 East Mcfadden
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-5700
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #2525.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1522 West Adams St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 431-3800
Gr: K-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1317 North Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8100
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Edward Russell Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 South Jackson St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6151
Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Fairhaven Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 East Fairhaven Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6178
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 East Hobart St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 972-6400
Gr: K-6 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #3030.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 564-2000
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1143 South Nakoma Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 431-3700
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #3232.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
408 East Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-2100
Gr: K-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 South Center St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 480-8100
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #3434.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2130 South Raitt St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5900
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Martin R. Heninger Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
417 West Walnut St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 953-3800
Gr: K-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Ana, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Ana, CA include Tustin Memorial Elementary School, Panorama Elementary School and R. F. Hazard Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Ana?
58 public elementary schools are located in Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Santa Ana are often viewed compared to one another?

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