Public schools in Newport Beach, CA
10 open public schools with an address in Newport Beach, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,084
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Newport Beach public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Newport Beach, CA: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,084 students, an average of 908 per school. The largest campus is Corona del Mar High (2,106 students), and the largest elementary school is Mariners Elementary (573).
Newport-Mesa Unified operates the most schools here (9), 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 20.3:1, lower 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, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 32% 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 Newport Beach
Elementary schools in Newport Beach
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbluff Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified | KG–06 | 364 | 19.6:1 | |
| Mariners Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified | KG–06 | 573 | 18.7:1 | |
| Newport Coast Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified | KG–06 | 429 | 19.5:1 | |
| Newport Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified | KG–06 | 339 | 19.4:1 | |
| Newport Heights Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified | KG–06 | 502 | 19.3:1 | |
| Roy O. Andersen Elementary Newport-Mesa Unified | KG–06 | 353 | 21.7:1 |
Middle schools in Newport Beach
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Ensign Intermediate Newport-Mesa Unified | 07–08 | 875 | 20.9:1 |
High schools in Newport Beach
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corona del Mar High Newport-Mesa Unified | 07–12 | 2,106 | 21.9:1 | |
| Newport Harbor High Newport-Mesa Unified | 09–12 | 2,084 | 22.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Newport Beach
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suncoast Preparatory Academy Suncoast Preparatory Academy District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 1,459 | 30.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.8%
- Hispanic23.4%
- Black0.8%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial10.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Newport Beach schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,084 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Newport Beach
How many public schools are in Newport Beach, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Newport Beach: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 9,084 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Newport Beach?
Schools with an address in Newport Beach belong to 2 education agencies, led by Newport-Mesa Unified (9 schools), Suncoast Preparatory Academy 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 Newport Beach?
Corona del Mar High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Newport Beach, with 2,106 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Newport Beach?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in Newport Beach are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Suncoast Preparatory Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Newport Beach schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Newport Beach public schools is 20.3:1, lower 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 Newport Beach 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.
Nearby California cities
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