- Greenville Fundamental Elementary — Grades K–5 · 817 students
- Jim Thorpe Fundamental — Grades K–5 · 738 students
- Roosevelt Walker Academy — Grades K–5 · 675 students
- Jefferson Elementary — Grades K–5 · 616 students
- John Muir Fundamental Elementary — Grades K–5 · 557 students
- Washington Elementary — Grades K–5 · 529 students
- Andrew Jackson Elementary — Grades K–5 · 493 students
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary — Grades K–5 · 468 students
- Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary — Grades K–5 · 457 students
- Martin Elementary — Grades K–5 · 443 students
- George Washington Carver Elementary — Grades K–5 · 429 students
- Garfield Elementary — Grades K–5 · 428 students
- Lowell Elementary — Grades K–5 · 426 students
- Wilson Elementary — Grades K–5 · 422 students
- Heroes Elementary — Grades K–5 · 396 students
- Fremont Elementary — Grades K–5 · 394 students
- John F. Kennedy Elementary — Grades K–5 · 380 students
- Diamond Elementary — Grades K–5 · 367 students
- Monte Vista Elementary — Grades K–5 · 348 students
- Franklin Elementary — Grades K–5 · 343 students
- Thomas A. Edison Elementary — Grades K–5 · 332 students
- Adams Elementary — Grades K–5 · 320 students
- Carl Harvey Elementary — Grades K–5 · 268 students
- Monroe Elementary — Grades K–5 · 217 students
- Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate — Grades 6–8 · 1,234 students
- Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate — Grades 6–8 · 1,005 students
- Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate — Grades 6–8 · 936 students
- Gerald P. Carr Intermediate — Grades 6–8 · 886 students
- Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate — Grades 6–8 · 584 students
- Willard Intermediate — Grades 6–8 · 390 students
- Santa Ana High — Grades 9–12 · 2,505 students
- Segerstrom High — Grades 9–12 · 2,376 students
- Valley High — Grades 9–12 · 1,908 students
- Hector G. Godinez — Grades 9–12 · 1,687 students
- Century High — Grades 9–12 · 1,519 students
- Middle College High — Grades 9–12 · 448 students
- Cesar E. Chavez High — Grades 9–12 · 350 students
- Lorin Griset Academy — Grades 9–12 · 283 students
- Saddleback High — Grades 7–12 · 1,451 students
- McFadden Institute of Technology — Grades K–8 · 1,074 students
- Santiago Elementary — Grades K–8 · 906 students
- Romero-Cruz Academy — Grades K–8 · 827 students
- Manuel Esqueda Elementary — Grades K–8 · 811 students
- Martin R. Heninger Elementary — Grades K–8 · 783 students
- Madison Elementary — Grades K–6 · 749 students
- Sierra Preparatory Academy — Grades K–8 · 697 students
- Pio Pico Elementary — Grades K–7 · 501 students
- Wallace R. Davis Elementary — Grades K–6 · 413 students
- Taft Elementary — Grades K–6 · 408 students
- Advanced Learning Academy — Grades K–12 · 363 students
- REACH Academy — Grades 6–12 · 36 students
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| Metric | Santa Ana Unified School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 56 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana Unified School District is the public school district that serves ZIP 92704 in Santa Ana, California. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of California districts on the data NCES reports. The district covers Kindergarten – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Santa Ana Unified School District runs approximately $15,700 annually, placing it near the California state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Santa Ana Unified School District is a district of unknown size with multiple schools serving students from Kindergarten – 12th. Contact Santa Ana Unified School District to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Santa Ana Unified School District 6 out of 10 — average among California public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Santa Ana Unified School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 92704
Children in zip code 92704 are assigned to Santa Ana Unified School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 92704, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Santa Ana Unified School District at (714)558-5501 or visit www.sausd.k12.ca.us. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — California districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Santa Ana
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Santa Ana Unified School District serves zip code 92704, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 92704 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In California, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Santa Ana Unified School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 92704.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Santa Ana Unified School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 92704 data.