For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 6,246 students in Aliso Viejo, CA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Aliso Viejo, CA are Canyon Vista Elementary School, Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aliso Viejo, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aliso Viejo have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Aliso Viejo, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Vista Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27800 Oak View Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 234-5941
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 234-5941
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23000 Via Santa Maria
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Gr: K-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22882 Loumont Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 540-7800
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 540-7800
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Don Juan Avila Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 349-9452
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 349-9452
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22705 Sanborn
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-9001
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-9001
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Gr: 6-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Aliso Viejo Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Park Ave.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-2622
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-2622
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Journey
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27102 Foxborough
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Gr: K-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Wood Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23431 Knollwood
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-0012
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-0012
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle School
Charter School
22882 Loumont Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 600-9050
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 600-9050
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Aliso Viejo, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
27102 Foxborough St.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Aliso Viejo, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Aliso Viejo, CA include Canyon Vista Elementary School, Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley. Aliso Viejo has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Aliso Viejo?
10 public elementary schools are located in Aliso Viejo.
What is the racial composition of students in Aliso Viejo?
Aliso Viejo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Aliso Viejo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Aliso Viejo include: Aliso Viejo Middle School vs. Don Juan Avila Middle School, Don Juan Avila Middle School vs. Aliso Viejo Middle School, Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley vs. Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
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