For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,210 students in the neighborhood of El Camino Real, Irvine, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in El Camino Real are Deerfield Elementary School, Irvine International Academy and Venado Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of El Camino Real, Irvine, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of El Camino Real, Irvine, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Irvine International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
Greentree Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4200 Manzanita
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5800
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5800
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of El Camino Real, Irvine, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of El Camino Real, Irvine, CA include Deerfield Elementary School, Irvine International Academy and Venado Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmino Real, Irvine?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmino Real, Irvine.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Elmino Real, Irvine?
the neighborhood of Elmino Real, Irvine public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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