For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,459 students in Newport Beach, CA (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,072 private students).
The top-ranked public school in Newport Beach, CA is Suncoast Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport Beach, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Newport Beach have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newport Beach, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Suncoast Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3857 Birch St. #297
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 994-6724
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 994-6724
Gr: K-12 | 1,459 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newport Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Newport Beach, CA include Suncoast Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in Newport Beach?
1 public schools are located in Newport Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport Beach?
Newport Beach public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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