Best High Schools in 92612, CA

High schools
5
Students
6,384
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
56%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 92612, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. University High

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2164 Students

2. Corona Del Mar High

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newport-mesa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2059 Students

3. Hector G. Godinez

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Santa Ana Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2026 Students

Best Middle Schools in 92612, CA

Middle schools
3
Students
2,701
Avg actual
N/A%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
N/A

The top middle schools in 92612, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Rancho San Joaquin Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 807 Students

2. South Lake Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 601 Students

3. Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Santa Ana Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1293 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 92612, CA

Elementary schools
10
Students
4,088
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 92612, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Abraham Lincoln Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newport-mesa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 306 Students

2. Eastbluff Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newport-mesa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 322 Students

3. Jim Thorpe Fundamental

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Ana Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 825 Students

4. Village Montessori School Of Irvine

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Village Montessori School Of Irvine • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 105 Students

5. Bonita Canyon Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 404 Students

6. The Children's School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

The Children's School • Private • Grades 3 - 8 • 48 Students

7. Turtle Rock Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 835 Students

8. Culverdale Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 575 Students

9. University Park Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 496 Students

10. Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 172 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 92612, CA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

92612, CA has a total population of 31,806 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 92612, CA

13,173

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

66%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 92612, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

36.48 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.85 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

32.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92612, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92612, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,646 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 92612, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 92612, CA

How many schools are in 92612, CA?

92612, CA has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 13,173 students in total.

How do schools in 92612 perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in 92612 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 92612 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 92612?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 33%
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  • Projected: 40%
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