For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,111 students in the neighborhood of Lower Peters Canyon, Tustin, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Lower Peters Canyon are Hicks Canyon Elementary School, Myford Elementary School and Arnold O. Beckman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lower Peters Canyon, Tustin, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lower Peters Canyon, Tustin, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hicks Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3817 Viewpark
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-1878
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-1878
Gr: K-5 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Myford Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3181 Trevino Dr.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-1875
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-1875
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Arnold O. Beckman High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3588 Bryan Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-2900
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,713 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower Peters Canyon, Tustin, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower Peters Canyon, Tustin, CA include Hicks Canyon Elementary School, Myford Elementary School and Arnold O. Beckman High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Petersnyon, Tustin?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Petersnyon, Tustin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lower Petersnyon, Tustin?
the neighborhood of Lower Petersnyon, Tustin public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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