For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,305 students in the neighborhood of Turtle Rock, Irvine, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Turtle Rock are Turtle Rock Elementary School, University High School and Bonita Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Turtle Rock, Irvine, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Turtle Rock, Irvine, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Turtle Rock, Irvine, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Turtle Rock, Irvine, CA include Turtle Rock Elementary School, University High School and Bonita Canyon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Turtle Rock, Irvine?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Turtle Rock, Irvine.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Turtle Rock, Irvine?
the neighborhood of Turtle Rock, Irvine public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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