For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,250 students in 92618, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,306 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 92618, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92618, CA are Beacon Park, Oxford Preparatory - Saddleback Valley and Portola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92618 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92618, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92618, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 938 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford Preparatory - Saddleback Valley
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22882 Loumont Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Grades: K-8
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 2,097 students
Rank: #44.
Loma Ridge
(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
| 551 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 843 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Dove Creek
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8550
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8550
Grades: K-6
| 853 students
Rank: #77.
Cadence Park
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Benchmark
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1300
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1300
Grades: K-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #88.
Excel Charter
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Tech Dr., Bldg. I Ste. 811
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Grades: K-12
| 1,256 students
92618, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1 Tech Dr., Bldg. I Ste. 811
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Grades: K-12
| 612 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92618, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92618, CA include Beacon Park, Oxford Preparatory - Saddleback Valley and Portola High School.
How many public schools are located in 92618, CA?
9 public schools are located in 92618, CA.
What percentage of students in 92618, CA go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 92618, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92618, CA?
92618, CA public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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