For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,251 students in the neighborhood of Northwood, Irvine, CA.
The neighborhood of Northwood, Irvine, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.62, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northwood, Irvine, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwood, Irvine, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwood, Irvine, CA include Santiago Hills Elementary School, Sierra Vista Middle School and Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwood, Irvine?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwood, Irvine.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwood, Irvine?
the neighborhood of Northwood, Irvine public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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