These are some of the top-rated public schools in Costa Mesa based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Districts
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Newport-Mesa Unified School District
17,816 students | COSTA MESA, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 32 schools -
Orange County Department Of Education School District
2,323 students | COSTA MESA, CA
Grades PK, K-12 | 20 schools -
Warner Unified School District
204 students | WARNER SPRINGS, CA
Grades K-12 | 11 schools -
Guerneville Elementary School District
232 students | GUERNEVILLE, CA
Grades K-12 | 4 schools -
Central Orange County Cte Partnership (Ctep) School District
0 students | COSTA MESA, CA
Grades 10-12 | 1 school -
Coastline Rop School District
0 students | COSTA MESA, CA
Grades 9-12 | 1 school
Reviews From Schools in Costa Mesa
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Parent / Guardian
September 18, 2025
My daughter has been to the school for TK and now is in kindergarten. She absolutely loves her school and enjoys waking up every day and going to learn. Mrs. Prough and Mrs Underdown are amazing... More
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Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 01, 2025
As a recent grad this school is not the best. The idea that the college credits saves you time and money is not entirely correct. I know this because it is not saving my friends and I in college. This... More
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Early College High School
Current student
August 28, 2025
The faculty and counselors here are a great resource to students. Students who seek help will receive it. The teaching staff are (mostly) very kind, and are willing to go above and beyond to support... More
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Early College High School