Newport Elementary: California's Only Beachside School (K-6) (2026 List)

About Newport Elementary

Newport Elementary is 1327 West Balboa Boulevard in the Balboa Peninsula area. There are 331 students in grades K–6 at this school. There are 19:1 student teacher ratio. 67% of student are good at math. The reading level that is required to pass the state tests is 72%. There are 49% female and 51% male in the group. The school is different because it is the only one in California that is right on the beach. Students learn better in a strict setting on the coast that is famous. The campus is warm and welcoming, and it focuses on getting students ready to do well. The administrative and teaching teams always keep order and safety. There is a strong sense of pride and tradition among students on campus every day. The price of homes in the area ranges from $2,500,000 to $8,000,000. Families talk about how great the coastal learning environment is and how professional the staff is. It is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%

Reading 72%

State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 72% in Reading.

17

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

331

Total Students

$120484

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 68.58%

Asian 3.32%

Hispanic 17.52%

Black 0.3%

Two+ Races 9.97%

Native Am. 0%

White

68.58%

Asian

3.32%

Hispanic

17.52%

Black

0.3%

Two+ Races

9.97%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 331

48.64%

161 Female

51.36%

170 Male

Student Population

331 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Newport Elementary Contact Information

Address

2985 Bear St. Bldg. A, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

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Phone

(949) 515-6965

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Website

http://www.nmusd.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:39 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Newport Elementary School is hosting campus tours this January to highlight its beachside learning environment for 2026-27 applicants. The school has integrated new social-emotional learning tools into its 2026 curriculum to support student wellness. Principal Christa Glembocki is leading new initiatives focused on coastal environmental science this semester.

FAQ

Q1. Where should parents go to pick up their kids from Newport Elementary School in case of an emergency?

Ans. In case of an earthquake, the place to meet up is right in front of the main office of the school.

Q2: Can students at Newport Elementary use the parking lot in an emergency?

Ans. No parking is allowed in the lot during disasters so that emergency vehicles can get to the scene right away.

Q3. Do students who meet the requirements get bus rides to Newport Elementary?

Ans. Students who live more than three-quarters of a mile from the school can pay for bus service.

Q4. What are the rules for bringing things from home to Newport Elementary?

Ans. Students should put their names on all of their personal items and not bring expensive electronics to school.

Q5. Is there a "Shark Tank" technology program at Newport Elementary?

Ans. Upper-grade students use the Shark Tank program to make what they learn in class more real by using new technology and working together on projects.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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