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Best Schools in 92688, CA
92688, CA has 20 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 14 elementary) serving 12,673 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 92688 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 92688, CA
The top high schools in 92688, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2579 Students
Best Middle Schools in 92688, CA
The top middle schools in 92688, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students
3. Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1041 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 92688, CA
The top elementary schools in 92688, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Las Flores Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
2. Wagon Wheel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
3. Trabuco Mesa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 654 Students
4. Arroyo Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 498 Students
5. Tijeras Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
6. Melinda Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 959 Students
7. Trabuco Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 88 Students
8. Cielo Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 526 Students
9. Limai Montessori Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limai Montessori Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 57 Students
10. St Johns Episcopal School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Johns Episcopal School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 493 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 92688, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
92688, CA has a total population of 44,688 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 92688, 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 92688, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92688, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92688, 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 92688, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 92688, CA
How many schools are in 92688, CA?
92688, CA has 20 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 12,673 students in total.
How do schools in 92688 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 92688 score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 92688 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 92688?
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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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations