Best Lake Forest Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,596 students in Lake Forest, CA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,338 private students). 83% 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 La Madera Elementary School, Rancho Canada Elementary School and El Toro High 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 44% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lake Forest have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.

Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).