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Best Schools in Laguna Hills, CA
Laguna Hills, CA has 28 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 14 elementary) serving 19,998 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Laguna Hills exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Laguna Hills, CA
The top high schools in Laguna Hills, 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. Laguna Beach High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 930 Students
3. Aliso Niguel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2774 Students
4. University High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2164 Students
5. Laguna Hills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1434 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laguna Hills, CA
The top middle schools in Laguna Hills, 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. Las Flores Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students
4. Don Juan Avila Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
5. Aliso Viejo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
6. La Paz Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 706 Students
7. Los Alisos Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 656 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laguna Hills, CA
The top elementary schools in Laguna Hills, 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. Marian Bergeson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 506 Students
3. Alderwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 812 Students
4. El Morro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
5. Oak Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 589 Students
6. Valencia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 538 Students
7. Wood Canyon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
8. Lomarena Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 550 Students
9. San Joaquin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 247 Students
10. Linda Vista Magnet Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 295 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Laguna Hills, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Laguna Hills, CA has a total population of 32,625 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Laguna Hills, 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 Hills, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
52.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
45.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laguna Hills, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laguna Hills, 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 Hills, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Laguna Hills, CA
How many schools are in Laguna Hills, CA?
Laguna Hills, CA has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 19,998 students in total.
How do schools in Laguna Hills perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Laguna Hills score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Laguna Hills exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Laguna Hills?
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: 59%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- 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: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Laguna Hills
4 of 4 schools in Laguna Hills carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Laguna Hills. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.