Best Schools in Fountain Valley, California
16 schools · 10 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High
Choosing a school in Fountain Valley?
Use this page to compare every school in Fountain Valley by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ethan B. Allen Elementary
Elementary · Garden Grove Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Masuda (kazuo) Middle
Middle · Fountain Valley Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Fountain Valley High
High · Huntington Beach Union High. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Fountain Valley for 2026 are Ethan B. Allen Elementary (9.0/10), Masuda (kazuo) Middle (8.8/10), and Fountain Valley High (8.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
16
14 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$1,018,600
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
16
14 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$1,018,600
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.1/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fountain Valley schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Fountain Valley schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Fountain Valley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethan B. Allen Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Masuda (kazuo) Middle | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Fountain Valley High | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Plavan (urbain H.) Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Courreges (roch) Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Los Amigos High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Cox (james H.) Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Fulton (harry C.) Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Gisler (robert) Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $111,797
- Median home value
- $1,018,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 66%
73% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Fountain Valley compares
California rank
#75 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.3
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$112k
112% of California median
Schools in this city
15
About Schools in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley's public school landscape is compact and consistently strong. The city's 14 ranked public schools average 7.5 out of 10, and 10 of them — 71% — score 7 or higher. That kind of consistency across a full city roster is the most practical signal for parents: a high floor means fewer bad-luck outcomes from address-based enrollment.
The top performer is Los Amigos High, rated 8.8 out of 10 — the highest score in the city and a meaningful anchor for families with high schoolers on the horizon. Middle school is equally competitive: Masuda (Kazuo) Middle scores 8.7 and Fulton (Harry C.) Middle follows at 8.3, giving families two strong options at that transition grade. Elementary assignments are similarly reliable, with Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary at 8.5 and Gisler (Robert) Elementary at 8.2 rounding out the top five.
What makes Fountain Valley's profile notable is that the strength runs across grade levels, not just at one end of the pipeline. Only four of the 14 ranked schools fall below a 7.0, meaning families with multiple kids at different grades can realistically expect solid placements at each step. That cross-grade reliability is harder to find than a single flagship school pulling up an otherwise uneven city average.
For parents doing the practical work of comparing neighborhoods, confirm your address-based school assignment early — boundary lines can shift the outcome by a meaningful margin. If open enrollment is available, middle school is the tier most worth pursuing: both Masuda and Fulton score well above the city average of 7.5. For high school, Los Amigos is the clear top choice at 8.8. Overall, Fountain Valley is a low-risk pick for public school quality, with performance spread broadly enough that most families will land somewhere above average regardless of assignment.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 652 students · Kindergarten–6th | 9.0 | ||
| 2 | 529 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.5 | ||
| 3 | 668 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 4 | 518 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 | ||
| 5 | 621 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 6 | 481 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 7 | 394 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.3 | ||
| 8 | 560 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.0 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 40 students · Pre-K–3rd | 7.1 | ||
| 2 | Slater Montessori Academy
Private
12 students · Pre-K–2nd | — | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 742 students · 6th–8th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 730 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 |
| 3 | 660 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,130 students · 9th–12th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 1,437 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 269 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 |
Schools in Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, California · 16 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$111,797
Median Home Value
$1,018,600
Median Rent
$2,507/mo
Population
56,358
College Educated
45%
Homeownership
66%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Community Profile
Fountain Valley has a median household income of $111,797. It is a well-educated community where 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,018,600, with a median rent of $2,507/month. The local poverty rate of 7.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 3
Resources
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Fountain Valley, California
How many schools are in Fountain Valley, California?
Fountain Valley has 16 schools, including 14 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Fountain Valley, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Fountain Valley is 7.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Fountain Valley, California?
The top-ranked school in Fountain Valley on MySchoolScout is Ethan B. Allen Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Fountain Valley, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Fountain Valley on MySchoolScout is Ethan B. Allen Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Fountain Valley, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Fountain Valley on MySchoolScout is Masuda (kazuo) Middle with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best high school in Fountain Valley, California?
The top-ranked high school in Fountain Valley on MySchoolScout is Fountain Valley High with a composite score of 8.6/10.
How many school districts serve Fountain Valley, California?
Fountain Valley is served by 4 school districts: Fountain Valley Elementary, Garden Grove Unified, Huntington Beach Union High, Ocean View.
What is the education level in Fountain Valley, California?
According to Census data, 45% of adults in Fountain Valley have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Fountain Valley, California?
The median household income in Fountain Valley is approximately $111,797 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Fountain Valley, California?
Yes, Fountain Valley has 2 private schools alongside 14 public schools. The top-rated private school is Fountain Valley Montessori Center with a score of 7.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fountain Valley, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Fountain Valley is 21.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Fountain Valley, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.