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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 37,646 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 68% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 Turtle Rock 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 76% 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
37,646 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
1,399 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
27:1
District Rank
Irvine Unified School District, which is ranked #72 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
# American Indian Students
65 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19,736 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
52%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,565 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
56%
# Black Students
729 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
8,861 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
24%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
92 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,557 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,829
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,586
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,744
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,944
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,964
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,055
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,021
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,004
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,007
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,793
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,849
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,890
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,960
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,988 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,210 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$715 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$573 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,988
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,210
$18,396
Best Irvine Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Honors
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6450
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6450
Grades: K-6
| 1,029 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 798 students
Rank: #33.
Turtle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5151 Amalfi Dr.
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6250
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6250
Grades: K-6
| 899 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12025 Yale Ct.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6900
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6900
Grades: K-6
| 781 students
Rank: #66.
Northwood High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,310 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-6
| 485 students
Rank: #88.
Beacon Park
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Cultivate
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Grades: K-8
| 1,071 students
Rank: #99.
Brywood Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Westwood
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5500
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5500
Grades: K-6
| 573 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3 Lemongrass
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Grades: 7-8
| 652 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4861 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 878 students
Rank: #1212.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Liberty
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6600
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,188 students
Rank: #1313.
Portola High School
(Math: 67% | 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
| 2,503 students
Rank: #1414.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5650
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5650
Grades: K-6
| 619 students
Rank: #1515.
Eastshore Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Eastshore
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5700
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5700
Grades: K-6
| 539 students
Rank: #1616.
Bonita Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Sundance
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5450
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5450
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #1717.
Jeffrey Trail Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Visions
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: #1818.
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4782 Karen Ann Ln., Rm. 7
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7423
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7423
Grades: K-6
| 101 students
Rank: #1919.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
99 Meander
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-8100
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-8100
Grades: K-6
| 664 students
Rank: #2020.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 Great Lawn
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5750
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5750
Grades: K-6
| 1,089 students
Rank: #2121.
University High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4771 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,226 students
Rank: #2222.
Loma Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Tomato Springs
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1400
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1400
Grades: K-6
| 755 students
Rank: #2323.
Westpark Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 San Carlo
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6400
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6400
Grades: K-6
| 863 students
Rank: #2424.
Alderwood Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2005 Knollcrest
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5400
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5400
Grades: K-6
| 825 students
Rank: #2525.
Portola Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12100 Portola Springs
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8800
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8800
Grades: K-6
| 955 students
Rank: #2626.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
Rank: #2727.
Venado Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-6800
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-6800
Grades: 7-8
| 553 students
Rank: #2828.
Meadow Park Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Blue Lake South
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Grades: K-6
| 603 students
Rank: #2929.
Woodbridge High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 2,224 students
Rank: #3030.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28 Carson
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5950
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5950
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #3131.
Cypress Village Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 Rush Lily
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Grades: K-6
| 1,015 students
Rank: #3232.
Springbrook Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 Springbrook N
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6050
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6050
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
Rank: #3333.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Chaparral Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-5550
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-5550
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
Rank: #3434.
Plaza Vista
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
670 Paseo Westpark
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Grades: K-8
| 810 students
Rank: #3535.
Irvine High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4321 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,951 students
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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 37,646 students.
What is the rank of Irvine Unified School District?
Irvine Unified School District is ranked #72 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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%), 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?
52% of Irvine Unified School District students are Asian, 24% 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 $15,210 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
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