Top 10 Best Irvine Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 39,641 students in Irvine, CA (there are 47 private schools, serving 7,449 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Irvine, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Irvine, CA are Santiago Hills Elementary School, Turtle Rock Elementary School and University High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvine, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Irvine have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Irvine, CA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santiago Hills Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
29 Christamon W.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6000
Grades: K-6
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Turtle Rock Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5151 Amalfi Dr.
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6250
Grades: K-6
| 815 students
Rank: #33.
University High School
Math: 86% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4771 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,097 students
Rank: #44.
Vista Verde
Math: 81% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Grades: K-8
| 759 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Jeffrey Trail Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 86%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
155 Visions
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 989 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
Math: 83% | Reading: 84%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4861 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 746 students
Rank: #77.
Portola High School
Math: 76% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 Cadence
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,097 students
Rank: #88.
Stonegate Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Honors
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6450
Grades: K-6
| 874 students
Rank: #99.
Canyon View Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 83%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12025 Yale Ct.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6900
Grades: K-6
| 613 students
Rank: #1010.
Northwood High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,200 students
Rank: #1111.
Woodbridge High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 2,244 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Brywood Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 W.wood
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5500
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Portola Springs Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12100 Portola Springs
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8800
Grades: K-6
| 843 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Stone Creek Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Stone Creek S.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-1201
Grades: K-6
| 479 students
Rank: #1515.
Lakeside Middle School
Math: 75% | Reading: 81%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3 Lemongrass
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Grades: 7-8
| 601 students
Rank: #1616.
Westpark Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25 San Carlo
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6400
Grades: K-6
| 809 students
Rank: #1717.
Deerfield Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5650
Grades: K-6
| 616 students
Rank: #1818.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
Math: 71% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Grades: K-12
| 716 students
Rank: #1919.
Sierra Vista Middle School
Math: 73% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2 Liberty
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #2020.
Venado Middle School
Math: 73% | Reading: 77%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-6800
Grades: 7-8
| 554 students
Rank: #2121.
Beacon Park
Math: 76% | Reading: 76%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Cultivate
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Grades: K-8
| 938 students
Rank: #2222.
Plaza Vista
Math: 75% | Reading: 76%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
670 Paseo W.park
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Grades: K-8
| 795 students
Rank: #2323.
Oxford Preparatory - Saddleback Valley
Charter School
Math: 55-59%
Math: 72% | Reading: 77%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22882 Loumont Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 540-7800
Grades: K-8
| 690 students
Rank: #2424.
Irvine High School
Math: 70% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4321 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,795 students
Rank: #2525.
Woodbury Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 76%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
125 Great Lawn
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5750
Grades: K-6
| 1,106 students
Rank: #2626.
Eastshore Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
155 E.shore
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5700
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #2727.
Alderwood Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2005 Knollcrest
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5400
Grades: K-6
| 739 students
Rank: #2828.
Cadence Park
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
750 Benchmark
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1300
Grades: K-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Cypress Village Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 76%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 Rush Lily
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Grades: K-6
| 1,004 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Meadow Park Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 76%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
50 Blue Lake S.
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Grades: K-6
| 550 students
Rank: #3131.
Bonita Canyon Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Sundance
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5450
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Rank: #3232.
College Park Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 73%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Chaparral Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-5550
Grades: K-6
| 573 students
Rank: #3333.
South Lake Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 71%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
655 W. Yale Loop
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6700
Grades: 7-8
| 625 students
Rank: #3434.
Oak Creek Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Dove Creek
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8550
Grades: K-6
| 853 students
Rank: #3535.
Springbrook Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 68%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6050
Grades: K-6
| 483 students
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Irvine, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Tech Dr., Bldg. I Ste. 811
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Grades: K-12
| 612 students
3387 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Irvine, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Irvine, CA include Santiago Hills Elementary School, Turtle Rock Elementary School and University High School.
How many public schools are located in Irvine, CA?
49 public schools are located in Irvine, CA.
What percentage of students in Irvine, CA go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Irvine, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Irvine, CA?
Irvine, CA public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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