Public schools in Cypress, CA
9 open public schools with an address in Cypress, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,053
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
26:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Cypress public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Cypress, CA: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,053 students, an average of 1,007 per school. The largest campus is Cypress High (2,685 students), and the largest elementary school is Margaret Landell Elementary (662).
Cypress Elementary operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Cypress campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 26:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cypress
Elementary schools in Cypress
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. E. Arnold Elementary Cypress Elementary | KG–06 | 560 | 24.3:1 | |
| Clara J. King Elementary Cypress Elementary | KG–06 | 431 | 25.4:1 | |
| Frank Vessels Elementary Cypress Elementary | KG–06 | 650 | 25:1 | |
| Juliet Morris Elementary Cypress Elementary | KG–06 | 562 | 26.8:1 | |
| Margaret Landell Elementary Cypress Elementary | KG–06 | 662 | 26.5:1 |
Middle schools in Cypress
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Junior High Anaheim Union High | 07–08 | 1,188 | 26.9:1 |
High schools in Cypress
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High Anaheim Union High | 09–12 | 2,685 | 26.8:1 | |
| Oxford Academy Anaheim Union High | 07–12 | 1,315 | 24.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cypress
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Creek Community Charter II Sycamore Creek Community Charter II District · Charter | KG–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.4%
- Hispanic28.9%
- Black2.4%
- Asian45.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Cypress schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,053 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cypress
How many public schools are in Cypress, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Cypress: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,053 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cypress?
Schools with an address in Cypress belong to 3 education agencies, led by Cypress Elementary (5 schools), Anaheim Union High (3 schools), Sycamore Creek Community Charter II District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Cypress?
Cypress High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cypress, with 2,685 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cypress?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Cypress are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Sycamore Creek Community Charter II. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cypress schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cypress public schools is 26:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cypress guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities