For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,457 students in the neighborhood of Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA.
The neighborhood of Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.05, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scholarship Prep - Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 795-3498
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Heroes Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Civic Center Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 558-5501
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 558-5501
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1317 North Baker St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8100
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-8100
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA include Scholarship Prep - Orange County, Heroes Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Square, Santa Ana?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Square, Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Washington Square, Santa Ana?
the neighborhood of Washington Square, Santa Ana public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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