For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,718 students in the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Mesa Verde are Early College High School, Adams Elementary School and Estancia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2850 Club House Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7935
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7935
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Estancia High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2323 Placentia Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,030 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA include Early College High School, Adams Elementary School and Estancia High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa?
the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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