For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,352 students in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Coast Metro are Jim Thorpe Fundamental, Greenville Fundamental Elementary School and Taft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jim Thorpe Fundamental
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2450 West Alton
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5800
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5800
Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Greenville Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 South Raitt St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 558-3400
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 558-3400
Gr: K-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Keller
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-7700
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-7700
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA include Jim Thorpe Fundamental, Greenville Fundamental Elementary School and Taft Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana?
the neighborhood of South Coast Metro, Santa Ana public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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