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Best Anaheim Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 67 public schools serving 46,796 students in Anaheim, CA (there are 42 private schools, serving 6,295 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Anaheim, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Anaheim, CA are Anaheim Hills Elementary School, Crescent Elementary School and Nohl Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anaheim, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Anaheim have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Anaheim, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anaheim Hills Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6450 East Serrano
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6169
Gr: K-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371
Gr: K-6 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Nohl Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4100 East Nohl Ranch Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6203
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
El Rancho Charter
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
181 South Del Giorgio Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 997-6238
Gr: 7-8 | 1,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Canyon Rim Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1090 The Highlands Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 532-7027
Gr: K-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Running Springs Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8670 East Running Springs Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 281-4512
Gr: K-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Walt Disney
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2323 West Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 535-1183
Gr: K-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Dr. Peter Marshall
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2627 Crescent Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 527-8821
Gr: K-6 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Imperial Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 South Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6282
Gr: K-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Cambridge Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
830 South Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Canyon High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 South Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 532-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
229 South Dale Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-7761
Gr: K-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Canyon Hills
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
260 South Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Gr: K-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Dual Language Immersion North County
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2030 University Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92803
(760) 631-6200
Gr: K-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Cerritos Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3731 Cerritos
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 236-3830
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 South Knott
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 236-3835
Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Twila Reid Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
720 South Western
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 236-3845
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Juliette Low School Of The Arts
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 North Ventura
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 533-2673
Gr: K-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Lord Baden-powell
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2911 Stonybrook Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 761-5442
Gr: K-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
Vibrant Minds Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
412 West Carl Karcher Way
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 563-2390
Gr: K-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2121.
Danbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
320 Danbrook St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 228-3230
Gr: K-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Dr. Jonas E. Salk
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1411 South Gilbert St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-5143
Gr: K-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Stoddard (Alexander J.) Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1841 South Ninth St.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8959
Gr: K-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Madison (James) Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1510 South Nutwood St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-8935
Gr: K-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Epic California Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 South Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 1
Anaheim, CA 92805
(657) 220-1000
Gr: K-12 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
Loara Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1601 West Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 517-8932
Gr: K-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Franklin (Benjamin) Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
521 West Water St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-8905
Gr: K-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Mattie Lou Maxwell
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2613 West Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-2217
Gr: K-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
504 East South St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-8917
Gr: K-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 West Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 1,608 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Price (Adelaide) Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1516 West North St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 517-8947
Gr: K-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Centralia Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
195 North Western Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 228-3210
Gr: K-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Esther L. Walter
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10802 Rustic Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 761-5997
Gr: K-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Barton (Clara) Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1926 Clearbrook Ln.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 517-8900
Gr: K-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Western High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 South Western Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,446 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Anaheim, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Anaheim, CA include Anaheim Hills Elementary School, Crescent Elementary School and Nohl Canyon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Anaheim?
67 public schools are located in Anaheim.
What percentage of students in Anaheim go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Anaheim are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Anaheim?
Anaheim public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Anaheim are often viewed compared to one another?

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