K-12 Schools

1. Newport-Mesa Unified School District
   • Serves Costa Mesa and Newport Beach
   • Offers International Baccalaureate (IB) programs at select schools
2. Early College High School
   • Public high school that allows students to earn college credits
   • Partnership with Coastline Community College
3. Waldorf School of Orange County
   • Private school offering education from PreK-12
   • Focuses on holistic education based on Waldorf principles

Colleges and Universities

1. Orange Coast College
   • Community college known for its strong transfer rates to UC and CSU systems
   • Excellent marine science and aviation programs
2. Vanguard University
   • Private Christian university
   • Known for liberal arts and professional studies programs
3. University of California, Irvine
   • Located in nearby Irvine
   • Highly ranked public research university