North Tustin’s public schools outscore 81% of California districts
On the state math tests, 47% of North Tustin’s students scored proficient, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving North Tustin, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
North Tustin’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 208 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Tustin’s, its schools beat 57%, lower than their 81% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 59% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,217 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Hewes Middle, then Foothill High. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Fairmont Private School, North Tustin Campus (private), The Prentice School (private) and Foothill Montessori School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind North Tustin’s grade
A−: better than 81% of California school districts, #156 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Tustin, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in North Tustin
Hewes Middle
Grades 6–8 · 929 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Santa Ana
7th grade in North Tustin
Hewes Middle
Grades 6–8 · 929 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Santa Ana
8th grade in North Tustin
Hewes Middle
Grades 6–8 · 929 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Santa Ana
9th grade in North Tustin
Foothill High
Grades 9–12 · 2,126 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Santa Ana
10th grade in North Tustin
Foothill High
Grades 9–12 · 2,126 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Santa Ana
11th grade in North Tustin
Foothill High
Grades 9–12 · 2,126 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Santa Ana
12th grade in North Tustin
Foothill High
Grades 9–12 · 2,126 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Santa Ana
North Tustin’s public schools are run by Tustin Unified School District, which also serves Tustin. Parts of North Tustin (12% of its land) are served by Orange Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
North Tustin vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share North Tustin’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Tustin | A− | Tustin Unified |
| Tustin | A− | Tustin Unified |
| Orange | B+ | Orange Unified K–12 · Anaheim Union High 7–12 |
Every school in North Tustin
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about North Tustin’s schools
Are North Tustin’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools North Tustin children attend outscore 81% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #156 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 57%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Tustin in?
Tustin Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 21,220 students in 28 schools (2024–25). Small parts of North Tustin are served by Orange Unified.
Where do North Tustin kids go to high school?
Foothill High in Santa Ana, with 2,126 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is North Tustin’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Tustin Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does North Tustin spend per student?
$16,217 in Tustin Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in North Tustin?
Yes: Fairmont Private School, North Tustin Campus (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 324 students), The Prentice School (special education, grades 1–8, 142 students) and Foothill Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 41 students).
Parents talk
What North Tustin families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Tustin → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.