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Best Schools in Aliso Viejo, CA
Aliso Viejo, CA has 21 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 13,897 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Aliso Viejo exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Aliso Viejo, CA
The top high schools in Aliso Viejo, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2774 Students
3. Laguna Hills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1434 Students
Best Middle Schools in Aliso Viejo, CA
The top middle schools in Aliso Viejo, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
3. Aliso Viejo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
4. Los Alisos Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 656 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Aliso Viejo, CA
The top elementary schools in Aliso Viejo, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 557 Students
3. Don Juan Avila Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 668 Students
4. Oak Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 589 Students
5. Wood Canyon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
6. Journey
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Journey District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 582 Students
7. Olivewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 420 Students
8. Anneliese's Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anneliese's Schools • Private • Grades KG • 400 Students
9. St Mary's School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary's School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 655 Students
10. Aliso Viejo Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aliso Viejo Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 396 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Aliso Viejo, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Aliso Viejo, CA has a total population of 50,737 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 Aliso Viejo, 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 Aliso Viejo, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aliso Viejo, 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 Aliso Viejo, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Aliso Viejo, CA
How many schools are in Aliso Viejo, CA?
Aliso Viejo, CA has 21 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 13,897 students in total.
How do schools in Aliso Viejo perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Aliso Viejo score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Aliso Viejo exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Aliso Viejo?
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: 67%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 63%
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Aliso Viejo
8 of 8 schools in Aliso Viejo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 6B: 2
All 8 public schools we grade in Aliso Viejo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.