Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 92628

13 public schools within 2 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Costa Mesa

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Orange County Special Education
Grades K–12 Special education · Orange County Department of Education
0.0 mi
11%
−27 vs state
8%
−43 vs state
9%
−24 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 7% in 2022-23 → 9% in 2025-26 47% 331 Hispanic 51%
ACCESS County Community
Grades K–12 Alternative · Orange County Department of Education
0.0 mi
3%
−30 vs state
13%
−44 vs state
8%
−26 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 5% in 2022-23 → 8% in 2025-26 85% 1,315 Hispanic 79%
Suncoast Preparatory Academy
Grades K–12 Charter · Suncoast Preparatory Academy District
0.9 mi
32%
−7 vs state
42%
−6 vs state
39%
+3 vs state
16% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 37% in 2025-26 38% 1,459 White 57%
Sonora Elementary
Grades K–6 · Newport-Mesa Unified
0.9 mi
52%
+11 vs state
60%
+13 vs state
43%
+8 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 52% in 2025-26 75% 367 Hispanic 72%
Monte Vista Independent Study
Grades 7–12 Alternative · Newport-Mesa Unified
1.1 mi
13%
−19 vs state
42%
−15 vs state
24%
−14 vs state
19% Average of math, English and science: 45% in 2022-23 → 26% in 2025-26 67% 48 Hispanic 50%
Maude B. Davis Elementary
Grades K–6 · Newport-Mesa Unified
1.2 mi
72%
+31 vs state
77%
+30 vs state
77%
+42 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 69% in 2022-23 → 75% in 2025-26 33% 570 White 44%
Paularino Elementary
Grades K–6 · Newport-Mesa Unified
1.4 mi
32%
−9 vs state
45%
−2 vs state
39%
+4 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 36% in 2022-23 → 39% in 2025-26 71% 371 Hispanic 65%
Back Bay High
Grades 9–12 Alternative · Newport-Mesa Unified
1.4 mi
17%
−15 vs state
9%
−49 vs state
13%
−26 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 1% in 2022-23 → 13% in 2025-26 80% 143 Hispanic 73%
California Pacific Charter - San Diego
Grades K–12 Charter Virtual · California Pacific Charter - San Diego District
1.4 mi
57%
+20 vs state
56%
+5 vs state
53%
+16 vs state
28% Average of math, English and science: 27% in 2022-23 → 55% in 2025-26 68% 310 Hispanic 45%
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles
Grades K–12 Charter Virtual · California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles District
1.4 mi
53%
+16 vs state
52%
+1 vs state
54%
+17 vs state
28% Average of math, English and science: 25% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 70% 423 Hispanic 52%
Costa Mesa High
Grades 7–12 · Newport-Mesa Unified
1.5 mi
29%
−6 vs state
43%
−10 vs state
28%
−9 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 35% in 2022-23 → 33% in 2025-26 73% 1,730 Hispanic 70%
Taft Elementary
Grades K–6 · Santa Ana Unified
1.6 mi
17%
−24 vs state
19%
−27 vs state
5%
−30 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 18% in 2022-23 → 14% in 2025-26 85% 408 Hispanic 90%
College Park Elementary
Grades K–6 · Newport-Mesa Unified
1.9 mi
32%
−9 vs state
40%
−7 vs state
31%
−4 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 33% in 2022-23 → 34% in 2025-26 78% 473 Hispanic 78%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.