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Best Schools in Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach, CA has 17 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 14,120 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Laguna Beach meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Laguna Beach, CA
The top high schools in Laguna Beach, 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. University High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2164 Students
3. Corona Del Mar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport-mesa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2059 Students
4. Dana Hills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1965 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laguna Beach, CA
The top middle schools in Laguna Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rancho San Joaquin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 807 Students
2. Thurston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
3. Niguel Hills Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
4. Marco Forster Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1082 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laguna Beach, CA
The top elementary schools in Laguna Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bonita Canyon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 404 Students
2. Top Of The World Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 557 Students
3. Newport Coast Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport-mesa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 456 Students
4. Alderwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 812 Students
5. El Morro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
6. Moulton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 550 Students
7. John Malcom Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 548 Students
8. Montessori School Of Laguna Beach
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori School Of Laguna Beach • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 64 Students
9. Anneliese School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anneliese School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 48 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Laguna Beach, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Laguna Beach, CA has a total population of 23,598 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laguna Beach, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Laguna Beach, CA
How many schools are in Laguna Beach, CA?
Laguna Beach, CA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 14,120 students in total.
How do schools in Laguna Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Laguna Beach score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Laguna Beach meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Laguna Beach?
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: 60%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Laguna Beach
4 of 4 schools in Laguna Beach carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in Laguna Beach. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.