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Huntington Beach · 92646

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Newland (William T.) ElementaryOka (Isojiro) ElementaryRalph E. Hawes ElementaryEdison HighIsaac L. Sowers MiddleS. A. Moffett ElementaryTalbert (Samuel E.) MiddleJohn H. Eader ElementaryJohn R. Peterson Elementary92646N ↑
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92646 at a glance

92646 (Huntington Beach) has 9 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

6Elementary schools2Middle schools1High school
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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6 comparable schools · average 65.0/100 · range 48.2–78.1

Middle schools

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2 comparable schools · average 63.3/100 · range 60.2–66.3

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1 comparable schools · average 66.5/100 · range 66.5–66.5

Explore ZIP codes near 92646

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92627Costa Mesa81.5 mi
92626Costa Mesa122.3 mi
92708Fountain Valley133.4 mi
92648Huntington Beach53.5 mi
92660Newport Beach54.2 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

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High Ceiling 3Strong All-Around 2Solid Base 2Growth Engine 1Culture First 1
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Schools in 92646

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Elementary schools in 92646 · 6 schools

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Newland (William T.) Elementary
Fountain Valley Elementary High Ceiling
63.5%98th percentile · StrongScope Score 78/100
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary
Fountain Valley Elementary High Ceiling
58.7%96th percentile · StrongScope Score 73/100
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Huntington Beach City Elementary High Ceiling
52.4%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 72/100
S. A. Moffett Elementary
Huntington Beach City Elementary Strong All-Around
42.7%88th percentile · StrongScope Score 61/100
John H. Eader Elementary
Huntington Beach City Elementary Solid Base
46.0%85th percentile · StrongScope Score 58/100
John R. Peterson Elementary
Huntington Beach City Elementary Culture First
34.7%74th percentile · SolidScope Score 48/100

Middle schools in 92646 · 2 schools

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Isaac L. Sowers Middle
Huntington Beach City Elementary Growth Engine
37.7%92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
Fountain Valley Elementary Solid Base
37.3%88th percentile · StrongScope Score 60/100

High schools in 92646 · 1 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Edison High
Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around
29.3%83rd percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 92646?
This SchoolScope directory lists 9 public schools in 92646 (Huntington Beach) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 92646?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Newland (William T.) Elementary (78/100). Middle: Isaac L. Sowers Middle (66/100). High: Edison High (67/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 92646 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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