Best High Schools in Irvine, CA

Irvine, CA has 21 high schools with 26,560 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Irvine score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Irvine exceed expectations.

1. University High

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2164 Students

2. Portola High

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2293 Students

3. Northwood High

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2251 Students

4. Woodbridge High

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2218 Students

5. Arnold O. Beckman High

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tustin Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2798 Students

6. Irvine High

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1862 Students

7. El Toro High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students

8. Laguna Hills High

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1434 Students

9. El Modena High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Orange Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students

10. Tustin High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tustin Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1990 Students

Best Middle Schools in Irvine, CA

Irvine, CA has 14 middle schools with 12,915 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Irvine score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Irvine greatly exceed expectations.

1. C. E. Utt Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tustin Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students

2. Sierra Vista Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1126 Students

3. Jeffrey Trail Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1077 Students

4. Pioneer Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Tustin Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 881 Students

5. Rancho San Joaquin Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 807 Students

6. Lakeside Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 635 Students

7. South Lake Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 601 Students

8. Venado Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 583 Students

9. La Paz Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 706 Students

10. Serrano Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 977 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Irvine, CA

Irvine, CA has 58 elementary schools with 25,549 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Irvine score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Irvine exceed expectations.

1. Sycamore Magnet Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tustin Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1211 Students

2. Jim Thorpe Fundamental

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Ana Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 825 Students

3. Orchard Hills

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Tustin Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1373 Students

4. Spectrum Montessori At Woodbury

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Spectrum Montessori At Woodbury • Private • Grades KG • 30 Students

5. Northwood Montessori Of Irvine

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Northwood Montessori Of Irvine • Private • Grades KG • 24 Students

6. Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark • Private • Grades KG • 5 Students

7. New Horizon Elementary School - Irvine

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

New Horizon Elementary School - Irvine • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 337 Students

8. Village Montessori School Of Irvine

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Village Montessori School Of Irvine • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 105 Students

9. Vista Verde

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 801 Students

10. Bonita Canyon Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 404 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Irvine, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Irvine, CA has a total population of 304,045 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Irvine, CA

66,799

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

71%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Irvine, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.81 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.60 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Irvine, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Irvine, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,841 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

92 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Irvine, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Irvine, CA

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  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Foothill Ranch, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Corona Del Mar, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Newport Beach, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations