Established in 1963, Circle View Elementary is a magnet school in the Ocean View School District. Located at 6261 Hooker Dr., in Huntington Beach, the school enrolls approximately 668 students and serves students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Home of the Eagles, Circle View Elementary is a National Blue Ribbon and a California Distinguished School Recipient. The vision of Circle View is to provide a safe environment where children are passionate about the learning process and grow into lifelong learners. The school has a strong academic focus with a core curriculum in English/language arts, science, math, social studies and physical education. In addition, Circle View features an all-day magnet gifted and talented enrichment program where students are provided an extended period of time in enrichment studies. This program is available for students in third to fifth grade and offers a six-year curriculum continuum. Circle View also offers an exciting Astro Camp, which is a hands-on science adventuring featuring state of the art labs and equipment designed to increase science literacy. Students are guided on a study of the Universe through the astronomy lab, physical science labs, field exercises and team building activities. The school also provides extended afterschool care through the Kid’s Club program.
Sources cited:
1. Phone call: interview with staff member working in attendance office
2. www.ovsd.org
3. Greatschools.org
4. Niche.com
Circle View Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
6261 Hooker Dr,
Huntington Beach, CA
Ocean View School District (Huntington Beach)
School Details
Head of School
Kriste Hickman
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.6%
GreatSchools Rating
8
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
47.5%
State Average
19.4%
Science
30.7%
State Average
11.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
9,543:1
Student Diversity
Male
54%
Female
46%
White
41.1%
Asian
21%
Hispanic
19.8%
Two or more races
12.2%
Filipino
1.4%
Black
1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/9/2026
Lack of funding has prevented my 4th grader from acquiring a working Chromebook to take home to work on class assignments. My child complains the ones in class are slow amd hard to finish work on. Remarks to the principal falls on deaf ears. Unacceptable.
11/29/2025
School is old and dalipidated. GATE program is the only thing keeping this school alive. Other than that, nothing good to write home about. Would not recommend this school to be honest. Every year parents are fighting to avoid it being closed. Honestly it just needs to be shut down. The past 3 years...
11/28/2025
School is extremely old. Our child was in a Kinder/1st grade combination class last year and the teacher was extremely unorganized and the children fell severely behind in their learning. Previous principal was aware of the parental complaint for 3 years and did not put any effort into addressing th...
5/7/2025
Worst 4th and 5th grade teachers with the exception of Mrs. Rodney
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Circle View Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Huntington Beach, CA and is served by the Ocean View School District (Huntington Beach) in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 616 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 79% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Circle View Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marina High School, Ocean View High, Westminster High School, and more. Learn more about what Huntington Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Circle View Elementary School.