Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate

Santa Ana is a dense, hardworking city in the heart of Orange County, and Lathrop Intermediate reflects that same grit — families here are deeply committed to their kids' futures even in the face of real challenges. The school's academic scores sit in the lower range statewide, so families prioritizing test-score benchmarks may want to look closely at the data, but those who value a school embedded in a tight-knit Latino community with strong cultural identity may find it a meaningful fit. For families already rooted in the 92707 zip code, Lathrop is a neighborhood school in the truest sense — close to home, familiar, and part of the fabric of the community.