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Best Schools in 92679, CA
92679, CA has 22 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 19,635 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 92679 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 92679, CA
The top high schools in 92679, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tesoro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2217 Students
2. Trabuco Hills High
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Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2579 Students
3. Mission Viejo High
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Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1646 Students
4. El Toro High
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Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students
5. El Modena High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
Best Middle Schools in 92679, CA
The top middle schools in 92679, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arroyo Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students
2. Las Flores Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students
3. Esencia Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
4. Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1041 Students
5. Serrano Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 977 Students
6. Santiago Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Santiago Middle District • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 1079 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 92679, CA
The top elementary schools in 92679, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portola Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 742 Students
2. Las Flores Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
3. Wagon Wheel Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
4. Esencia
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Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 873 Students
5. Trabuco Mesa Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 654 Students
6. Tijeras Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
7. Robinson Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 500 Students
8. Chapman Hills Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Orange Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 374 Students
9. Trabuco Elementary
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Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 88 Students
10. Cielo Vista Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 526 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 92679, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
92679, CA has a total population of 31,727 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 92679, 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 92679, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92679, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92679, 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 92679, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 92679, CA
How many schools are in 92679, CA?
92679, CA has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 19,635 students in total.
How do schools in 92679 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 92679 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 92679 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 92679?
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: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations