Best Schools in Lake Forest, CA
Lake Forest, CA has a total of 41 schools including 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 32,667 students attend Lake Forest, CA schools. On average, schools in Lake Forest score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lake Forest greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Lake Forest, CA
Lake Forest, CA has 7 high schools with 14,562 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 Lake Forest score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lake Forest greatly exceed expectations.
1. University High
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Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2164 Students
2. Northwood High
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Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2251 Students
3. Trabuco Hills High
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Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2579 Students
4. Irvine High
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Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1862 Students
5. El Toro High
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Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students
6. Mission Viejo High
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Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1646 Students
7. Capistrano Valley High
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2029 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake Forest, CA
Lake Forest, CA has 7 middle schools with 6,302 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 Lake Forest score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lake Forest exceed expectations.
1. Newhart Middle
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1038 Students
2. Jeffrey Trail Middle
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Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1077 Students
3. Rancho San Joaquin Middle
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Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 807 Students
4. La Paz Intermediate
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Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 706 Students
5. Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
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Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1041 Students
6. Serrano Intermediate
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Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 977 Students
7. Los Alisos Intermediate
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Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 656 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake Forest, CA
Lake Forest, CA has 24 elementary schools with 11,601 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 Lake Forest score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lake Forest greatly exceed expectations.
1. Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
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Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 680 Students
2. Fulbright Montessori Academy
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Fulbright Montessori Academy • Private • Grades KG - 1 • 20 Students
3. Canyon View Elementary
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Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 734 Students
4. Montessori On The Lake
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Montessori On The Lake • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 78 Students
5. Heritage Montessori School
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Heritage Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 2 • 23 Students
6. Grace Christian Schools
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Grace Christian Schools • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 393 Students
7. Alderwood Elementary
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Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 812 Students
8. Portola Hills Elementary
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Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 742 Students
9. Foothill Ranch Elementary
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Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1056 Students
10. De Portola Elementary
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Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 595 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake Forest, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake Forest, CA has a total population of 65,506 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake Forest, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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