For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,878 students in 92628, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92628, CA are Access County Community and Orange County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92628 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92628, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92628, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Access County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Gr: K-12 | 1,525 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Orange County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Gr: K-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
92628, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Access Juvenile Hall (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Orange Coast Middle College High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2701 Fairview Rd
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 432-5732
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 432-5732
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 92628, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92628, CA include Access County Community and Orange County Special Education.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92628?
2 public elementary schools are located in 92628.
What is the racial composition of students in 92628?
92628 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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