For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,437 students in 92840, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 92840, CA are Ethel M. Evans Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School and Mark Twain Special Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92840 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92840, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92840, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ethel M. Evans Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12281 Nelson St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6558
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6558
Grades: K-6
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12272 Wilken Way
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6266
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6266
Grades: K-6
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Special Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11802 Loara St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6050
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6050
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #44.
Earl Warren Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12871 Estock Dr.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6331
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6331
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #55.
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12201 Elmwood Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6484
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6484
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Rank: #66.
Faylane Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11731 Morrie Ln.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6253
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6253
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
Rank: #77.
Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12181 West St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6346
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6346
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Rank: #88.
C. C. Violette Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12091 Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6203
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6203
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
Rank: #99.
Lampson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13321 Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 997-6153
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 997-6153
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 92840, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 92840, CA include Ethel M. Evans Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School and Mark Twain Special Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92840?
9 public elementary schools are located in 92840.
What is the racial composition of students in 92840?
92840 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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