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Schools in 92705 — Santa Ana, California: 92705 schools average 12.4 points above the state — but the range is 57.9 points wide.

92705 has 13 ranked schools in Santa Ana, averaging a Scope Score of 56.2/100 — 12.4 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). 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.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 29.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Average proficiency falls 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%, below the state average of 18.1%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92705 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92705
92705Santa Ana13Solid
56.2/100
92704Santa Ana18Developing
38.8/100
-17.4
92706Santa Ana5Developing
42.4/100
-13.8
92703Santa Ana10Developing
35.7/100
-20.5
92707Santa Ana11Developing
32.0/100
-24.2
92708Fountain Valley14Solid
64.6/100
+8.4

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92705

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Tustin Memorial Elementary
Tustin Unified High Ceiling
60.7%Strong
86/100
2Red Hill Elementary
Tustin Unified Growth Engine
44.8%Strong
77/100
3Arroyo Elementary
Tustin Unified High Ceiling
53.0%Strong
75/100
4Panorama Elementary
Orange Unified Strong All-Around
46.2%Strong
72/100
5Foothill High
Tustin Unified Strong All-Around
29.9%Solid
68/100
6Hewes Middle
Tustin Unified Culture First
27.0%Solid
53/100
7Guin Foss Elementary
Tustin Unified Culture First
35.1%Solid
53/100
8John Muir Fundamental Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Culture First
28.9%Solid
52/100
9Loma Vista Elementary
Tustin Unified Growth Engine
25.0%Solid
52/100
10Century High
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
8.2%Developing
46/100
11Fairhaven Elementary
Orange Unified On the Rise
5.8%Developing
34/100
12John F. Kennedy Elementary
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
8.9%Developing
33/100
13Sierra Preparatory Academy
Santa Ana Unified Building Momentum
9.7%Needs Support
28/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 13 schools in 92705Methodology · Explore all schools

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 92705 (Santa Ana) good?
92705 has 13 ranked schools in Santa Ana, averaging a Scope Score of 56.2/100 — 12.4 points above the state average. 29.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92705?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92705 is Tustin Memorial Elementary with a Scope Score of 86/100 and 60.7% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92705 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92705 average a Scope Score of 56.2/100 — 12.4 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 29.5% vs. 21.6% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92705?
Zip code 92705 has 13 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.