Top Rankings
Tustin Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 21,474 students in Tustin Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Tustin Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
21,474 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
823 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Tustin Unified School District, which is ranked #320 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#322 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
31 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5,321 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
25%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,946 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
56%
# Black Students
339 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
4,256 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
20%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
58 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,505 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,735
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,391
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,358
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,465
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,576
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,540
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,659
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,629
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,629
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,697
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,909
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,922
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,964
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,059 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,225 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$345 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$306 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,059
$19,942
Spending / Student
$14,225
$18,366
Best Tustin Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tustin Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12712 Browning Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7546
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7546
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard Hills
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11555 Culver Dr.
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Grades: K-8
| 1,371 students
Rank: #33.
Hicks Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3817 Viewpark
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-1878
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-1878
Grades: K-5
| 859 students
Rank: #44.
Arroyo Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11112 Coronel Rd.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7381
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7381
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
Ladera Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2515 Rawlings Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7505
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7505
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #66.
Arnold O. Beckman High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3588 Bryan Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-2900
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,713 students
Rank: #77.
Legacy Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15500 Legacy Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Grades: 6-12
| 905 students
Rank: #88.
Myford Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3181 Trevino Dr.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-1875
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-1875
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #99.
Peters Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26900 Peters Canyon Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 730-7540
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 730-7540
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Pioneer Rd.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7534
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7534
Grades: 6-8
| 941 students
Rank: #1111.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15400 Lansdowne Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2066
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2066
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #1212.
Foothill High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19251 Dodge Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7464
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7464
Grades: 9-12
| 2,196 students
Rank: #1313.
Tustin Connect
Alternative School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
Grades: K-12
| 243 students
Rank: #1414.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11911 Red Hill Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7543
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 730-7543
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1515.
Hewes Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13232 Hewes Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7348
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7348
Grades: 6-8
| 908 students
Rank: #1616.
Tustin Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12950 Robinson Dr.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7580
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7580
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #1717.
Guin Foss Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18492 Vanderlip Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7552
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7552
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1818.
Barbara Benson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12712 Elizabeth Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7531
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7531
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1919.
Columbus Tustin Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17952 Beneta Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7352
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7352
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #2020.
Tustin High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1171 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7414
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7414
Grades: 9-12
| 1,820 students
Rank: #2121.
Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1362 Mitchell Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7385
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7385
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #2222.
C. E. Utt Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13601 Browning Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7573
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7573
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #2323.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13822 Prospect Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7528
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7528
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #2424.
W. R. Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14392 Browning Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7536
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7536
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #2525.
Robert Heideman Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15571 Williams St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7521
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7521
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #2626.
Sycamore Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7360
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7360
Grades: K-8
| 1,161 students
Rank: #2727.
Helen Estock Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14741 North B St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7390
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7390
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #2828.
Hillview High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7356
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7356
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tustin Unified School District?
Tustin Unified School District manages 28 public schools serving 21,474 students.
What is the rank of Tustin Unified School District?
Tustin Unified School District is ranked #320 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tustin Unified School District?
46% of Tustin Unified School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tustin Unified School District?
Tustin Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Tustin Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,225 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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