Top 10 Best Mission Viejo Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 15,829 students in Mission Viejo, CA (there are 20 private schools, serving 2,871 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Mission Viejo, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mission Viejo, CA are Castille Elementary School, Philip J. Reilly Elementary School and Bathgate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission Viejo, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mission Viejo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mission Viejo, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Castille Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24042 Via La Coruna
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 234-5976
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Philip J. Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24171 Pavion
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 454-1590
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Bathgate Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27642 Napoli Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 348-0451
Grades: K-5
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
De Portola Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27031 Preciados Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-5830
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #55.
Capistrano Valley High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26301 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,077 students
Rank: #66.
Foothill Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Torino Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 470-4885
Grades: K-6
| 1,046 students
Rank: #77.
Trabuco Hills High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27501 Mustang Run
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 768-1934
Grades: 9-12
| 2,676 students
Rank: #88.
La Paz Intermediate
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25151 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-1720
Grades: 7-8
| 734 students
Rank: #99.
Newhart Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25001 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 855-0162
Grades: 6-8
| 1,076 students
Rank: #1010.
Del Cerro Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24382 Regina St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5430
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
Rank: #1111.
Carl Hankey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27252 Nubles St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Carl Hankey Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27252 Nubles
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Svusd Virtual (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Grades: K-12
| 462 students
Rank: #1414.
Mission Viejo High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25025 Chrisanta Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 837-7722
Grades: 9-12
| 1,804 students
Rank: #1515.
Montevideo Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24071 Carrillo Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-8050
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #1616.
Del Lago Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27181 Entidad St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 855-1125
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Rank: #1717.
Esperanza Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25121 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5470
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #1818.
Viejo Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26782 Via Grande
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 582-2424
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1919.
Los Alisos Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25171 Moor Ave.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-9700
Grades: 7-8
| 729 students
Rank: #2020.
Glen Yermo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
26400 Trabuco Rd.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-6766
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Rank: #2121.
Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25222 Pericia Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-0970
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
Rank: #2222.
Silverado High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25632 Peter A. Hartman Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
24150 Lindley St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 707-5276
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mission Viejo, California

Mission Viejo, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
23000 Via Santa Maria
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-5240
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Grades: K-6
| 229 students
24150 Lindley St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9555
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
24701 San Doval Ln.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-1280
Grades: K-6
| 440 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mission Viejo, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Mission Viejo, CA include Castille Elementary School, Philip J. Reilly Elementary School and Bathgate Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mission Viejo, CA?
23 public schools are located in Mission Viejo, CA.
What percentage of students in Mission Viejo, CA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Mission Viejo, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mission Viejo, CA?
Mission Viejo, CA public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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