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Best Schools in 92656, CA
92656, CA has 26 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 17 elementary) serving 16,255 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in 92656 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 92656, CA
The top high schools in 92656, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laguna Beach High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 930 Students
2. Aliso Niguel High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2774 Students
3. Laguna Hills High
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Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1434 Students
Best Middle Schools in 92656, CA
The top middle schools in 92656, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thurston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
2. Don Juan Avila Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
3. Aliso Viejo Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
4. La Paz Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 706 Students
5. Los Alisos Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 656 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 92656, CA
The top elementary schools in 92656, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canyon Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
2. Top Of The World Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 557 Students
3. Laguna Niguel Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
4. Don Juan Avila Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 668 Students
5. El Morro Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
6. Oak Grove Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 589 Students
7. Valencia Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 538 Students
8. Wood Canyon Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
9. Journey
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Journey District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 582 Students
10. Linda Vista Magnet Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 295 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 92656, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
92656, CA has a total population of 53,873 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 92656, 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 92656, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92656, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92656, 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 92656, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 92656, CA
How many schools are in 92656, CA?
92656, CA has 26 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 16,255 students in total.
How do schools in 92656 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 92656 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 92656 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 92656?
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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