Public schools in Tustin, CA
18 open public schools with an address in Tustin, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,472
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
25.4:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
3 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Tustin public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Tustin, CA: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,472 students, an average of 582 per school. The largest campus is Tustin High (1,627 students), and the largest elementary school is Sycamore Magnet Academy (1,085).
Tustin Unified operates the most schools here (17), and 2 regular districts have at least one Tustin campus. 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 25.4:1, 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 3 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% 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 Tustin
Elementary schools in Tustin
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Benson Elementary Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 313 | 22.4:1 | |
| Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 426 | 25.1:1 | |
| Helen Estock Elementary Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 456 | 27.6:1 | |
| Heritage Elementary Tustin Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 567 | 27:1 | |
| Ladera Elementary Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 345 | 26.5:1 | |
| Peters Canyon Elementary Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 399 | 24.2:1 | |
| Robert Heideman Elementary Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 502 | 26.4:1 | |
| Sycamore Magnet Academy Tustin Unified | KG–08 | 1,085 | 25.2:1 | |
| Tustin Ranch Elementary Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 520 | 26:1 | |
| W. R. Nelson Elementary Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 460 | 25.6:1 |
Middle schools in Tustin
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. E. Utt Middle Tustin Unified | 06–08 | 554 | 22.4:1 | |
| Columbus Tustin Middle Tustin Unified · Magnet | 06–08 | 583 | 23.7:1 | |
| Pioneer Middle Tustin Unified | 06–08 | 971 | 26.3:1 |
High schools in Tustin
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview High (Continuation) Tustin Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 142 | 12.6:1 | |
| Legacy Magnet Academy Tustin Unified · Magnet | 06–12 | 964 | 26.2:1 | |
| Tustin High Tustin Unified | 09–12 | 1,627 | 23.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Tustin
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occs:chep/Pchs Orange County Department of Education · Alternative School | KG–12 | 290 | 26.4:1 | |
| Tustin Connect Tustin Unified · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 268 | 23.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.2%
- Hispanic62.2%
- Black1.6%
- Asian17.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Tustin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,472 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tustin
How many public schools are in Tustin, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Tustin: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 10,472 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tustin?
Schools with an address in Tustin belong to 2 education agencies, led by Tustin Unified (17 schools), Orange County Department of Education (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 Tustin?
Tustin High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tustin, with 1,627 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tustin?
No school with an address in Tustin is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tustin schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tustin public schools is 25.4:1, 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 Tustin 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