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Best Schools in Foothill Ranch, CA
Foothill Ranch, CA has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 17,611 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Foothill Ranch meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Foothill Ranch, CA
The top high schools in Foothill Ranch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2293 Students
2. Trabuco Hills High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2579 Students
3. El Toro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students
4. El Modena High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
Best Middle Schools in Foothill Ranch, CA
The top middle schools in Foothill Ranch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jeffrey Trail Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1077 Students
2. Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
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Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1041 Students
3. Serrano Intermediate
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Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 977 Students
4. Santiago Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Santiago Middle District • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 1079 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Foothill Ranch, CA
The top elementary schools in Foothill Ranch, 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. Portola Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 887 Students
3. Foothill Ranch Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1056 Students
4. Loma Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 676 Students
5. Chapman Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 374 Students
6. Rancho Canada Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 632 Students
7. Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch
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Projected Test Scores
Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch • Private • Grades KG - 4 • 127 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Foothill Ranch, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Foothill Ranch, CA has a total population of 18,614 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Foothill Ranch, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Foothill Ranch, CA
How many schools are in Foothill Ranch, CA?
Foothill Ranch, CA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 17,611 students in total.
How do schools in Foothill Ranch perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Foothill Ranch score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Foothill Ranch meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Foothill Ranch?
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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Every school in Foothill Ranch
1 of 1 schools in Foothill Ranch carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Foothill Ranch. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.