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Best Schools in 92653, CA
92653, CA has 24 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 17,573 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 92653 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 92653, CA
The top high schools in 92653, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aliso Niguel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2774 Students
2. University High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2164 Students
3. Capistrano Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2029 Students
4. Laguna Hills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1434 Students
Best Middle Schools in 92653, CA
The top middle schools in 92653, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rancho San Joaquin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 807 Students
2. Newhart Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1038 Students
3. Aliso Viejo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
4. La Paz Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 706 Students
5. Los Alisos Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 656 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 92653, CA
The top elementary schools in 92653, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laguna Niguel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
2. Marian Bergeson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 506 Students
3. Alderwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 812 Students
4. Oak Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 589 Students
5. Valencia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 538 Students
6. Viejo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
7. Lomarena Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 550 Students
8. San Joaquin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 247 Students
9. Linda Vista Magnet Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 295 Students
10. Olivewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 420 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 92653, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
92653, CA has a total population of 29,824 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 92653, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 92653, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
50.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
43.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92653, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92653, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 92653, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 92653, CA
How many schools are in 92653, CA?
92653, CA has 24 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 17,573 students in total.
How do schools in 92653 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 92653 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 92653 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 92653?
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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