Best Public Schools in Santa Ana, CA


Summary:

Santa Ana, California, is served by 79 public schools across multiple districts, primarily Santa Ana Unified, educating students from elementary through high school in a diverse urban community.

The schools show dramatic performance differences, with top performers like OCSA and Middle College High achieving state rankings in the 97th percentile, while others like Romero-Cruz Academy and Cesar E. Chavez High face significant challenges in test scores and attendance. Schools in the Tustin Unified district, such as Tustin Memorial Elementary, consistently outperform the Santa Ana Unified average, though successful high-poverty schools within Santa Ana Unified prove strong outcomes are possible.

Key factors for parents to consider include a school's chronic absenteeism rate, which is a critical indicator of struggle, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch, which varies widely and often correlates with academic performance. Mathematics proficiency lags behind English across all schools, and per-student spending does not guarantee results, as seen at REACH Academy. The data reveals pockets of excellence amid broader challenges, highlighting the importance of comparing individual school metrics.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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