For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,189 students in Dana Point, CA (there are , serving 1,909 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in Dana Point, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dana Point, CA are Dana Hills High School and Richard Henry Dana Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dana Point, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dana Point have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dana Point, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dana Hills High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33333 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-6666
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-6666
Gr: 9-12 | 1,805 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Richard Henry Dana Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24242 La Cresta Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-5784
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-5784
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Dana Point, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
24242 La Cresta Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 234-5505
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 234-5505
Gr: K-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dana Point, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dana Point, CA include Dana Hills High School and Richard Henry Dana Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dana Point?
3 public schools are located in Dana Point.
What percentage of students in Dana Point go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in Dana Point are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dana Point?
Dana Point public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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