Best High Schools in Northwest, Anaheim, CA

High schools
10
Students
19,078
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Troy High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fullerton Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2584 Students

2. Fullerton Union High

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fullerton Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students

3. Magnolia High

B-

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Anaheim Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1544 Students

4. Western High

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Anaheim Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1704 Students

5. Buena Park High

C

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fullerton Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1804 Students

6. Savanna High

C

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anaheim Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1711 Students

7. Orange High

C

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Orange Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students

8. Santa Ana High

C-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Santa Ana Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3135 Students

9. Anaheim High

C-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Anaheim Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2750 Students

10. Orange County Workforce Innovation High

D+

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Orange County Workforce Innovation High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students

Best Middle Schools in Northwest, Anaheim, CA

Middle schools
9
Students
7,040
Avg actual
24%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Gordon H. Beatty Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buena Park Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students

2. Ladera Vista Junior High School Of The Arts

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fullerton Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 775 Students

3. Portola Middle

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Orange Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 597 Students

4. Orangeview Junior High

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Anaheim Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 681 Students

5. Nicolas Junior High

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fullerton Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 631 Students

6. Buena Park Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Buena Park Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students

7. Dale Junior High

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anaheim Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 983 Students

8. Brookhurst Junior High

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Anaheim Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 790 Students

9. Sycamore Junior High

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Anaheim Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1269 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Northwest, Anaheim, CA

Elementary schools
27
Students
14,223
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Vibrant Minds Charter

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Goals Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 241 Students

2. Raymond Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fullerton Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 618 Students

3. Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Magnolia Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 524 Students

4. Juliette Low School Of The Arts

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Magnolia Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 475 Students

5. Danbrook Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Centralia Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 498 Students

6. Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Centralia Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 485 Students

7. Dr. Peter Marshall

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Magnolia Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 724 Students

8. West Orange Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Orange Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 367 Students

9. Price (adelaide) Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anaheim Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 536 Students

10. Centralia Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Centralia Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 441 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Northwest, Anaheim, CA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Northwest, Anaheim, CA has a total population of 63,688 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Northwest, Anaheim, CA

41,466

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

72%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Northwest, Anaheim, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

21.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

5.31 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

16.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northwest, Anaheim, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northwest, Anaheim, CA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,396 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Northwest, Anaheim, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Northwest, Anaheim, CA

How many schools are in Northwest, Anaheim, CA?

Northwest, Anaheim, CA has 49 public schools: 10 high schools, 9 middle schools and 27 elementary schools, serving 41,466 students in total.

How do schools in Northwest perform on state tests?

On average, 49 schools in Northwest score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Northwest meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northwest?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Northwest, Anaheim, CA

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SouthWest Anaheim, Anaheim, CA

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Southwest, Anaheim, CA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
The Colony, Anaheim, CA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Downtown Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Southeast, Anaheim, CA

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Northeast, Anaheim, CA

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
La Habra City, La Habra, CA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lowell, La Habra, CA

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Riverview-Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Santa Anita, Santa Ana, CA

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations