For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,654 students in the neighborhood of Mesa Del Mar, Costa Mesa, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Mesa Del Mar are Maude B. Davis Elementary School, Sonora Elementary School and Costa Mesa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mesa Del Mar, Costa Mesa, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Del Mar, Costa Mesa, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maude B. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1050 Arlington Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7930
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7930
Grades: K-6
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
966 Sonora Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7955
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7955
Grades: K-6
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Costa Mesa High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Fairview Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,761 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastline Rop
Vocational School
1001 Presidio Sq.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-1955
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-1955
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Del Mar, Costa Mesa, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Del Mar, Costa Mesa, CA include Maude B. Davis Elementary School, Sonora Elementary School and Costa Mesa High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mesa Del Mar, Costa Mesa?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mesa Del Mar, Costa Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mesa Del Mar, Costa Mesa?
the neighborhood of Mesa Del Mar, Costa Mesa public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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