Schools in 92626 — Costa Mesa, California: 92626 schools average 2.1 points above the state — but the range is 57.3 points wide.
92626 has 13 ranked schools in Costa Mesa, averaging a Scope Score of 46.9/100 — 2.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 12.0 to 69.3, a 57.3-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92626 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Maude B. Davis Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 49.7% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 25.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 6.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92626. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92626 averages 19.4%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92626 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92626 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92626 | Costa Mesa | 13 | Developing 46.9/100 | — |
| 92627 | Costa Mesa | 9 | Developing 46.1/100 | -0.8 |
| 92630 | Lake Forest | 9 | Solid 57.1/100 | +10.2 |
| 92620 | Irvine | 9 | Strong 70.6/100 | +23.7 |
| 92618 | Irvine | 9 | Solid 61.4/100 | +14.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92626
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92626 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 92626
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maude B. Davis Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 49.7% | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | Early College High Newport-Mesa Unified Strong All-Around | 60.0% | Solid 68/100 |
| 3 | California Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Solid Base | 36.1% | Solid 61/100 |
| 4 | Adams Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 28.0% | Solid 59/100 |
| 5 | Costa Mesa High Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 18.2% | Solid 54/100 |
| 6 | California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles Acton-Agua Dulce Unified Growth Engine | 19.5% | Developing 48/100 |
| 7 | Sonora Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Culture First | 27.7% | Developing 48/100 |
| 8 | Killybrooke Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 31.9% | Developing 45/100 |
| 9 | College Park Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 15.5% | Developing 41/100 |
| 10 | California Pacific Charter - San Diego Warner Unified Building Momentum | 21.8% | Developing 39/100 |
| 11 | Paularino Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 21.2% | Developing 38/100 |
| 12 | Monte Vista High/Cloud Campus Newport-Mesa Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 13 | ACCESS Juvenile Hall Orange County Department of Education Culture First | 0.8% | Needs Support 12/100 |
Schools in 92626 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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology