For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 384 students in Dana Point, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Dana Point, CA is 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 elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dana Point have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dana Point, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 elementary schools in Dana Point, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dana Point, CA include Richard Henry Dana Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dana Point?
1 public elementary schools are located in Dana Point.
What is the racial composition of students in Dana Point?
Dana Point public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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