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Schools in Zip Code 92626


At a glance
45
Schools
19,993
Students
6
Districts
7
5-star schools
Top rankedEarly College High21st of 2,162 California high schools
Biggest riser
Pomona Elementary up 972 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma 5.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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15 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (private or too few tested students)
Summary:

The 92626 zip code in Costa Mesa, California, is served by 14 schools across elementary, middle, high, and alternative education levels, primarily within the Newport-Mesa Unified district, offering a diverse educational landscape for approximately 6,000 students.

Parents will find standout performers like Early College High, ranked in the state's top 1% with a 100% graduation rate, and Maude B. Davis Elementary, a consistently top-ranked elementary school. In contrast, some schools face significant challenges, such as ACCESS Juvenile Hall, an alternative school with very low graduation rates, and Monte Vista Independent Study, which has seen a dramatic decline in its state ranking.

Overall, schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified district generally outperform state averages in graduation rates and test scores. Key observations include a noticeable performance gap between elementary and secondary schools, and that chronic absenteeism is a strong indicator of academic struggle. The area also shows that high per-student spending does not guarantee success, as some of the best outcomes come from schools with moderate resources, highlighting the importance of specific programs and student engagement.

Ranking:
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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.

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