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Best High Schools in costa mesa, CA
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Costa Mesa is a sophisticated Orange County city with about 110,000 people. It is known for its thriving arts scene and world-class shopping. The city has a number of excellent public high schools and elite private schools that focus on the performing arts, advanced academics, and environmental science. The local school system has won many National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School awards, which show that its students do very well on tests and go to college. Students benefit from a wide range of high-quality extracurricular activities that focus on a well-rounded education. Costa Mesa is a great place for families to live because it is safe, has a high-end lifestyle, and has great schools.