For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,679 students in Laguna Hills, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 160 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 47% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Lomarena Elementary School
(Math: 50% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Laguna Hills High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25401 Paseo De Valencia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 770-5447
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 770-5447
Gr: 9-12 | 1,401 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
San Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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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