Best Mesa Verde High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,365 students in the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mesa Verde are Early College High School and Estancia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Estancia High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best High Schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Estancia High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2323 Placentia Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,030 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA include Early College High School and Estancia High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa?
the neighborhood of Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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