For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,679 students in Laguna Hills, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 167 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Laguna Hills, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Laguna Hills, CA are Valencia Elementary School, Lomarena Elementary School and Laguna Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laguna Hills, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Laguna Hills have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Laguna Hills, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25661 Paseo De Valencia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 830-3650
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 830-3650
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Lomarena Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25100 Earhart Rd.
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 581-1370
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 581-1370
Grades: K-6
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Laguna Hills High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25401 Paseo De Valencia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 770-5447
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 770-5447
Grades: 9-12
| 1,401 students
Rank: #44.
San Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22182 Barbera
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 581-3450
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 581-3450
Grades: K-6
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Laguna Hills, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Laguna Hills, CA include Valencia Elementary School, Lomarena Elementary School and Laguna Hills High School.
How many public schools are located in Laguna Hills?
4 public schools are located in Laguna Hills.
What percentage of students in Laguna Hills go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Laguna Hills are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laguna Hills?
Laguna Hills public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Laguna Hills are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Laguna Hills include: Lomarena Elementary School vs. Valencia Elementary School, Valencia Elementary School vs. Lomarena Elementary School
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