Adams Elementary
Costa Mesa, CA · Newport-Mesa Unified · Grades K-6
1,492nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 74%▲ Improving
Adams Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Adams Elementary 1,492nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 74% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2015 to 74th in 2025 — improving.
Adams Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 145 students tested
Adams Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 326 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.9% | 73.6% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| White | 11.5% | 14.7% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.8% | 4.9% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 4.0% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Adams Elementary
Typical home value $1.46M in zip 92626 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Adams Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9California ElementaryNewport-Mesa Unified · 1 mi away1,012th of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 62% - 2Wilson ElementaryNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.3 mi away4,671st of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 22% - 8Killybrooke ElementaryNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.3 mi away1,274th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 56% - 10Oka (Isojiro) ElementaryFountain Valley Elementary · 1.5 mi away241st of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 80% - 5College Park ElementaryNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.5 mi away3,013th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 35% - 10Gisler (Robert) ElementaryFountain Valley Elementary · 1.6 mi away305th of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 77% - 6Victoria ElementaryNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.6 mi away2,491st of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 37% - 10Ralph E. Hawes ElementaryHuntington Beach City Elementary · 1.6 mi away328th of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 75%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Adams Elementary in?
Adams Elementary is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified district in Costa Mesa, California.
Is Adams Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Adams Elementary 1,492nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Adams Elementary?
Hispanic 74%, White 15%, Asian 5%, Two or more races 4% (326 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Adams Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92626 is $1.46M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.