Best K-12 Schools
- Orange County School of the Arts
- Renowned public charter school focusing on visual and performing arts
- Consistently ranked among the top high schools in California
- Mater Dei High School
- Private, Roman Catholic college preparatory school
- Known for strong academics and successful sports programs
- Godinez Fundamental High School
- Public high school with a focus on college preparation
- Offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various extracurricular activities
Best Colleges and Universities
- Santa Ana College
- Public community college offering associate degrees and certificates
- Known for its transfer programs to four-year universities
- California Coast University
- Private university offering distance learning programs
- Provides undergraduate and graduate degrees in various fields