Top 10 Best Irvine Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 25,155 students in Irvine, CA (there are 40 private schools, serving 6,732 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Irvine, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Irvine, CA are University High School, Portola High School and Northwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvine, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Irvine have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Irvine, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
Math: 86% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4771 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,708 students
Rank: #22.
Portola High School
Math: 76% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Cadence
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,539 students
Rank: #33.
Northwood High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,756 students
Rank: #44.
Woodbridge High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 1,931 students
Rank: #55.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
Math: 71% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Irvine High School
Math: 70% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4321 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,380 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Creekside High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Orchard Hills
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11555 Culver Dr.
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Grades: K-8
| 1,382 students
Rank: n/an/a
2005 Knollcrest
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5400
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5400
Grades: K-6
| 444 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Sundance
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5450
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5450
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1 W.wood
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5500
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
12025 Yale Ct.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6900
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6900
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
3700 Chaparral Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-5550
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-5550
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Paseo W.park
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5600
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5600
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: n/an/a
355 Rush Lily
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Grades: K-6
| 567 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5650
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5650
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Smoketree
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5857
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5857
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
155 E.shore
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5700
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5700
Grades: K-6
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
99 Meander
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-8100
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-8100
Grades: K-6
| 282 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Academy Charter
Charter School
1 Tech Dr., Bldg. I Ste. 811
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Grades: K-12
| 1,187 students
Rank: n/an/a
4200 Manzanita
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5800
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5800
Grades: K-6
| 280 students
Rank: n/an/a
Irvine Adult Transition Programs Elementary School
Special Education School
311 W. Yale Loop
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7400
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7400
Grades: 12
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
Irvine International Academy
Charter School
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92604
(951) 892-8907
Irvine, CA 92604
(951) 892-8907
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
155 Visions
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 608 students
Rank: n/an/a
3 Lemongrass
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Grades: 7-8
| 464 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Blue Lake S.
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
28 Carson
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5950
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5950
Grades: K-6
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Dove Creek
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8550
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8550
Grades: K-6
| 481 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Charter School
Math: 55-59%
22882 Loumont Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Grades: K-8
| 678 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Charter School
Math: 72%
23000 Via Santa Maria
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-6111
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-6111
Grades: K-8
| 827 students
Rank: n/an/a
12100 Portola Springs
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8800
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8800
Grades: K-6
| 428 students
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Irvine, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3387 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Irvine, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Irvine, CA are University High School, Portola High School and Northwood High School.
How many public schools are located in Irvine, CA?
48 public schools are located in Irvine, CA.
What percentage of students in Irvine, CA go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Irvine, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Irvine, CA?
Irvine, CA minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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