Fairhaven Elementary

Fairhaven Elementary sits in the eastern edge of Santa Ana, right where the city brushes up against Orange and Villa Park — a corner of Orange County that's suburban and quietly residential, with tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community. The school serves a neighborhood where many families are working hard and deeply invested in their kids' futures, though academics here tend to be more of a work in progress, with scores that currently rank in the lower quarter statewide. Families who are hands-on and looking to be actively involved in their child's education — rather than relying on the school to carry the full load — will likely get the most out of what Fairhaven has to offer.