For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,757 students in Lake Forest, CA (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,291 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Lake Forest, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Forest, CA are El Toro High School, La Madera Elementary School and Lake Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Forest, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lake Forest have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Lake Forest, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Toro High School
Math: 53% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25255 Toledo Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-6333
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-6333
Grades: 9-12
| 2,219 students
Rank: n/an/a
25350 Serrano Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 770-1415
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 770-1415
Grades: K-6
| 593 students
Rank: n/an/a
21801 Pittsford Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-9945
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-9945
Grades: K-6
| 711 students
Rank: n/an/a
23391 Dune Mear Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 837-6682
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 837-6682
Grades: K-6
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
23882 Landisview Ave.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 837-2260
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 837-2260
Grades: K-6
| 923 students
Rank: n/an/a
21801 Winding Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 768-5252
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 768-5252
Grades: K-6
| 532 students
Rank: n/an/a
24982 Rivendell Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-2820
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-2820
Grades: K-6
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
24642 Jeronimo Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-3221
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-3221
Grades: 7-8
| 1,034 students
Lake Forest, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22882 Loumont Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-4670
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake Forest, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Forest, CA include El Toro High School, La Madera Elementary School and Lake Forest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Forest, CA?
8 public schools are located in Lake Forest, CA.
What percentage of students in Lake Forest, CA go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Lake Forest, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Forest, CA?
Lake Forest, CA public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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