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Orange County Public Schools

Total Schools

636

public schools

Total Enrollment

441,040

students

School Districts

69

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Orange County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Orange County has 69 district entries. Garden Grove Unified is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 66 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 43 listed communities. Santa Ana has the most listed schools, with 73 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 409 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 42 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 40 charter, 5 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

107 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

636

in Orange County

Reported Enrollment

441,040

631 schools reporting

School Districts

69

districts

Charter Schools

40

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary409
Middle87
High108
Other32

69 School Districts in Orange County

Capistrano Unified

59 schools
41,749 students

Santa Ana Unified

52 schools
39,899 students

Garden Grove Unified

66 schools
38,157 students

Irvine Unified

45 schools
36,462 students

Anaheim Union High

21 schools
27,706 students

Orange Unified

41 schools
24,740 students

Saddleback Valley Unified

34 schools
23,674 students

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified

34 schools
23,114 students

Tustin Unified

28 schools
21,694 students

Newport-Mesa Unified

32 schools
17,727 students

636 Public Schools in Orange County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 107 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 636 matching schools

California Connections Academy Southern California

California Connections Academy Southern California District

San Juan Capistrano, 92675 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12CharterVirtual5,141 students

Fountain Valley High

Huntington Beach Union High

Fountain Valley, 92708 / City: Small

Profile9–12High3,180 students

Santa Ana High

Santa Ana Unified

Santa Ana, 92701 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,135 students

Los Alamitos High

Los Alamitos Unified

Los Alamitos, 90720 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,055 students

San Juan Hills High

Capistrano Unified

San Juan Capistrano, 92675 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,857 students

San Clemente High

Capistrano Unified

San Clemente, 92673 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,838 students

Cypress High

Anaheim Union High

Cypress, 90630 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,820 students

Huntington Beach High

Huntington Beach Union High

Huntington Beach, 92648 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,807 students

Arnold O. Beckman High

Tustin Unified

Tustin, 92780 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,798 students

Aliso Niguel High

Capistrano Unified

Aliso Viejo, 92656 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,774 students

Anaheim High

Anaheim Union High

Anaheim, 92805 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,750 students

Westminster High

Huntington Beach Union High

Westminster, 92683 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,637 students

Katella High

Anaheim Union High

Anaheim, 92806 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,587 students

Troy High

Fullerton Joint Union High

Fullerton, 92831 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,584 students

Trabuco Hills High

Saddleback Valley Unified

Mission Viejo, 92691 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,579 students

Valencia High

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified

Placentia, 92870 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,543 students

Segerstrom High

Santa Ana Unified

Santa Ana, 92704 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,489 students

Sunny Hills High

Fullerton Joint Union High

Fullerton, 92833 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,429 students

Portola High

Irvine Unified

Irvine, 92618 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,293 students

Foothill High

Tustin Unified

Tustin, 92780 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,276 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

87 more profiles

Orange County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Orange County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Orange County public school directory?

The directory lists 636 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Orange County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Orange County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Orange County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 107 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Orange County?

Start with the 69 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Orange County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.