Best 92692 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,552 students in 92692, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,053 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 92692, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92692, CA are Bathgate Elementary School, Philip J. Reilly Elementary School and Carl Hankey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92692 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92692, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92692, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bathgate Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27642 Napoli Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 348-0451
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Philip J. Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24171 Pavion
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 454-1590
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Carl Hankey Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27252 Nubles
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Fred Newhart Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25001 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 855-0162
Gr: 6-8 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Capistrano Valley High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26301 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,991 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 92692, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92692, CA include Bathgate Elementary School, Philip J. Reilly Elementary School and Carl Hankey Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 92692?
6 public schools are located in 92692.
What percentage of students in 92692 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 92692 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92692?
92692 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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