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Schools in 92703 — Santa Ana, California

92703 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.7 — 8.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.2 to 53.9, a 32.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
35.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.7
21.2 – 53.9
Avg Exceeded %
12.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 92703 schools perform

The top-ranked school is R. F. Hazard Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 27.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92703 averages 15.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92703 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92703
92703Santa Ana1035.7
92704Santa Ana1838.8+3.1
92701Santa Ana832.5-3.2
92705Santa Ana1356.2+20.5
92706Santa Ana542.4+6.7
92707Santa Ana1132.0-3.7

School archetypes in 92703

5 On the Rise2 Culture First3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 92703 are classified as On the Rise (5) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 92703

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1R. F. Hazard Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Culture First
54Orange27.8%59.0%10.4%0.6%
2Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
SBE - Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana Building Momentum
50Orange30.0%55.5%16.0%2.0%
3Rosita Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Building Momentum
42Orange21.1%41.2%15.1%1.0%
4Fremont Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
39Orange13.1%37.5%15.2%0.3%
5George Washington Carver Elementary
Santa Ana Unified On the Rise
35Orange8.6%27.5%18.5%1.8%
6Heroes Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Culture First
33Orange8.1%25.7%12.7%0.3%
7Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Santa Ana Unified On the Rise
31Orange3.6%16.5%13.4%0.1%
8Lowell Elementary
Santa Ana Unified On the Rise
27Orange3.5%14.4%14.9%1.1%
9Pio Pico Elementary
Santa Ana Unified On the Rise
25Orange2.9%13.1%12.4%0.7%
10Romero-Cruz Academy
Santa Ana Unified On the Rise
21Orange1.8%10.3%21.2%12.6%

Schools in 92703 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92703

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Santa Ana good?
Santa Ana's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.7/100, which is 8.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Santa Ana?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Santa Ana is R. F. Hazard Elementary with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 27.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Santa Ana schools compare to the state average?
Santa Ana elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.2 to 53.9, a 32.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana has 10 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.