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John R. Peterson Elementary

Huntington Beach City Elementary · Orange County · 20661 Farnsworth Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646-5511

(714) 378-1515

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9/10
#1080
Rank 1080 out of 5,722
Top 19%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1153 · 80th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #1142 · 80th percentile
Science9/10 · #906 · 84th percentile

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School Overview

John R. Peterson Elementary sits in the heart of Huntington Beach, where the laid-back coastal lifestyle meets a genuinely strong academic program — a combination that's hard to beat. Families here tend to be engaged and community-minded, and the school's consistent performance across English, math, and science reflects that investment. If you're looking to settle into a beach city neighborhood where kids can walk to a solid school and still be a few miles from the sand, Peterson is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

220 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
101 (46%)
Hispanic
58 (26%)
Multiple Races
33 (15%)
Asian
13 (6%)
Filipino
4 (2%)
Other
11 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners26 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged106 (48%)
Students with Disabilities44 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

477
Enrollment
21
Teachers (FTE)
22.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
18
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #1401 · 77th percentile

168 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found