For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,300 students in 92843, CA (there are , serving 363 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 92843, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92843, CA are Thomas Paine Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School and Excelsior Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92843 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92843, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92843, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15792 Ward St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6118
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6118
Grades: K-6
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10521 Morningside Dr.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6328
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6328
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10421 Woodbury Rd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6106
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6106
Grades: K-6
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
James Irvine Intermediate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10552 Hazard Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6551
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6551
Grades: 7-8
| 553 students
Rank: #55.
Ocia A. Peters Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13162 Newhope St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6085
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6085
Grades: K-6
| 912 students
Rank: #66.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11362 Woodbury Rd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6461
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6461
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #77.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13641 Clinton St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6146
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6146
Grades: K-6
| 453 students
Rank: #88.
Santiago High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12342 Trask Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6215
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6215
Grades: 9-12
| 1,801 students
Rank: #99.
Leroy L. Doig Intermediate
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12752 Trask Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6241
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6241
Grades: 7-8
| 539 students
Rank: #1010.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13451 Taft Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6131
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6131
Grades: K-6
| 400 students
Rank: #1111.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13221 Lilly St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6401
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6401
Grades: K-6
| 489 students
Rank: #1212.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13222 Lewis St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6563
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6563
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
92843, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11262 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6305
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lincoln High Continuation (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
11262 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6532
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92843, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92843, CA include Thomas Paine Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School and Excelsior Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92843?
12 public schools are located in 92843.
What percentage of students in 92843 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 92843 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92843?
92843 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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