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Schools in Costa Mesa, CA
Public schools, enrollment data, student-teacher ratios, and higher education.
Costa Mesa has 21 public schools
with a total enrollment of 9,701 students
and 532 teachers.
There are 16 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The average student-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 3 charter schools serve the area.
Public Schools (21)
Source: NCES 2022-23 data.
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa High | High | 1,776 | 90 | 19.7:1 |
| Estancia High | High | 1,040 | 53 | 19.6:1 |
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary | Elementary | 553 | 23 | 24.0:1 |
| Maude B. Davis Elementary | Elementary | 545 | 22 | 24.8:1 |
| Charles W. Tewinkle Middle | Middle | 506 | 30 | 16.9:1 |
| College Park Elementary | Elementary | 477 | 25 | 19.1:1 |
| Whittier Elementary | Elementary | 476 | 24 | 19.8:1 |
| Woodland Elementary | Elementary | 435 | 23 | 18.9:1 |
| Killybrooke Elementary | Elementary | 423 | 20 | 21.2:1 |
| Sonora Elementary | Elementary | 380 | 18 | 21.1:1 |
| California Elementary | Elementary | 375 | 18 | 20.8:1 |
| Wilson Elementary | Elementary | 361 | 16 | 22.6:1 |
| Adams Elementary | Elementary | 355 | 21 | 16.9:1 |
| California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles (Charter) | Other | 351 | 37 | 9.5:1 |
| Paularino Elementary | Elementary | 335 | 20 | 16.8:1 |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary | Elementary | 333 | 13 | 25.6:1 |
| Pomona Elementary | Elementary | 303 | 16 | 18.9:1 |
| Victoria Elementary | Elementary | 301 | 19 | 15.8:1 |
| California Pacific Charter - San Diego (Charter) | Other | 245 | 38 | 6.4:1 |
| International School for Science and Culture (Charter) | Elementary | 130 | 6 | 21.7:1 |
| Harper | Elementary | 1 | — | — |
Colleges & Universities (6)
| Institution | Type | Highest Degree | Enrollment | Tuition (In-State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Coast College | Public | Associate | 22,363 | $1,208 |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Private Non-Profit | Bachelor's | 2,612 | $39,950 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa | Private For-Profit | Certificate | 642 | — |
| Pacific College | Private For-Profit | Bachelor's | 507 | — |
| Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa | Private Non-Profit | Certificate | 24 | — |
| Coast Community College District Office | Public | Associate | — | — |