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Schools in 92705 — Santa Ana, California

92705 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 56.2 — 12.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.4 to 86.3, a 57.9-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
56.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
57.9
28.4 – 86.3
Avg Exceeded %
29.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How 92705 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Tustin Memorial Elementary with a Scope Score of 86 and 60.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 29.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92705. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92705 averages 12.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92705 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92705
92705Santa Ana1356.2
92704Santa Ana1838.8-17.4
92706Santa Ana542.4-13.8
92703Santa Ana1035.7-20.5
92707Santa Ana1132.0-24.2
92708Fountain Valley1464.6+8.4

School archetypes in 92705

3 Culture First2 High Ceiling2 Growth Engine2 Strong All-Around3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92705 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise — 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 92705

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Tustin Memorial Elementary
Tustin Unified High Ceiling
86Orange60.7%88.3%1.9%0.7%
2Red Hill Elementary
Tustin Unified Growth Engine
77Orange44.8%76.9%6.5%1.0%
3Arroyo Elementary
Tustin Unified High Ceiling
75Orange53.0%79.5%4.5%0.1%
4Panorama Elementary
Orange Unified Strong All-Around
72Orange46.2%77.7%4.4%0.1%
5Foothill High
Tustin Unified Strong All-Around
68Orange29.9%55.8%10.9%1.6%
6Hewes Middle
Tustin Unified Culture First
53Orange27.0%56.7%6.4%1.2%
7Guin Foss Elementary
Tustin Unified Culture First
53Orange35.1%59.7%11.9%0.6%
8John Muir Fundamental Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Culture First
52Orange28.9%54.1%10.6%0.5%
9Loma Vista Elementary
Tustin Unified Growth Engine
52Orange25.0%45.8%11.2%0.7%
10Century High
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
46Orange8.2%25.1%28.0%8.1%
11Fairhaven Elementary
Orange Unified On the Rise
34Orange5.8%23.1%25.8%0.8%
12John F. Kennedy Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
33Orange8.9%26.8%18.6%0.8%
13Sierra Preparatory Academy
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
28Orange9.7%22.9%23.6%6.9%

Schools in 92705 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 92705

  • 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 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.2/100, which is 12.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 29.5% 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 Tustin Memorial Elementary with a Scope Score of 86/100 and 60.7% 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 56.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 29.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.4 to 86.3, a 57.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana has 13 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.