Top Rankings
Irvine Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 37,948 students in Irvine Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Irvine Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Irvine Unified School District are Stonegate Elementary School, Vista Verde and Santiago Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Irvine Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
45 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
37,948 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
1,430 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
27:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Irvine Unified School District, which is ranked #68 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.9%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2001–2011. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
53%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
23%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,711 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,339 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$710 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$582 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,711
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,339
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Irvine Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Honors
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6450
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6450
Gr: K-6 | 1,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Vista Verde
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Gr: K-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Santiago Hills Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29 Christamon West
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6000
Gr: K-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Turtle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5151 Amalfi Dr.
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6250
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6250
Gr: K-6 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12025 Yale Ct.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6900
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6900
Gr: K-6 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Stone Creek South
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-1201
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-1201
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Liberty
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6600
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Brywood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Westwood
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5500
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5500
Gr: K-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Northwood High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Eastshore Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
155 Eastshore
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5700
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5700
Gr: K-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Beacon Park
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Cultivate
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Gr: K-8 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4861 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Gr: 7-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Portola High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Cadence
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3 Lemongrass
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Gr: 7-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Jeffrey Trail Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Visions
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Gr: 7-8 | 1,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5650
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5650
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
University High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4771 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,307 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1818.
Bonita Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Sundance
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5450
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5450
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 Great Lawn
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5750
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5750
Gr: K-6 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Loma Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Tomato Springs
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1400
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1400
Gr: K-6 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Portola Springs Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12100 Portola Springs
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8800
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8800
Gr: K-6 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 Chaparral Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 517-1500
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 517-1500
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
99 Meander
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-8100
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-8100
Gr: K-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Woodbridge High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Gr: 9-12 | 2,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2525.
Westpark Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 San Carlo
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6400
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6400
Gr: K-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
Alderwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2005 Knollcrest
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5400
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5400
Gr: K-6 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2727.
Meadow Park Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Blue Lake South
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Gr: K-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2828.
Venado Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-6800
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-6800
Gr: 7-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2929.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Chaparral Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-5550
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-5550
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3030.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28 Carson
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5950
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5950
Gr: K-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3131.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Cypress Village Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 Rush Lily
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Gr: K-6 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Irvine High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4321 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,964 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3434.
Plaza Vista
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
670 Paseo Westpark
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Gr: K-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3535.
Springbrook Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 Springbrook N
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6050
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6050
Gr: K-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Irvine Unified School District?
Irvine Unified School District manages 45 public schools serving 37,948 students.
What is the rank of Irvine Unified School District?
Irvine Unified School District is ranked #68 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Irvine Unified School District?
53% of Irvine Unified School District students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Irvine Unified School District?
Irvine Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Irvine Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,339 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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