Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Heinz Kaiser Elementary is a regular public school in Costa Mesa, California, serving grades 3 through 6. Enrollment is 520 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.8:1. The school earns a composite score of 9.0/10 — rated Exceptional — built on a 9.4 academic score and a 9.0 growth score.

Strong across both dimensions, Heinz Kaiser ranks #3 of 38 public schools in Costa Mesa. That local ranking carries weight for parents comparing neighborhood options: only two public schools in the city post a higher score, and both subscores — academic and growth — land above 9.0. At the state level, Heinz Kaiser outperforms 98% of California's public schools and sits at #236 of 9,533, placing it inside the top 3% of one of the largest public school systems in the country.

Among California elementary schools specifically, the school ranks #191 of 5,817. For families in Costa Mesa evaluating where to enroll, the combination of a 9.4 academic score, a top-3 local rank, and consistent strength across every scored dimension makes Heinz Kaiser one of the strongest public elementary choices in the city.

The student-teacher ratio at Heinz Kaiser Elementary is 20.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.