Best High Schools in Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA

High schools
4
Students
8,901
Avg actual
61%
Avg projected
62%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Lower Peters Canyon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northwood High

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Arnold O. Beckman High

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Irvine High

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Tustin High

B

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA

Middle schools
4
Students
3,200
Avg actual
61%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Lower Peters Canyon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sierra Vista Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Venado Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Pioneer Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. C. E. Utt Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA

Elementary schools
9
Students
5,666
Avg actual
64%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Lower Peters Canyon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Orchard Hills

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Brywood Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 560 Students

3. Hicks Canyon Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Tustin Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 865 Students

4. Peters Canyon Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tustin Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 471 Students

5. College Park Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 568 Students

6. Myford Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tustin Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 488 Students

7. Ladera Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Tustin Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students

8. Tustin Ranch Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tustin Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students

9. W. R. Nelson Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tustin Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 471 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA

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

Community Factors

Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA has a total population of 23,185 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA

17,767

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

70%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

11.43 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

8.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,451 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

97 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA

How many schools are in Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA?

Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 17,767 students in total.

How do schools in Lower Peters Canyon perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in Lower Peters Canyon score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Lower Peters Canyon exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lower Peters Canyon?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA

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Northwood Point, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 76%
  • Projected: 71%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Northwood, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 75%
  • Projected: 64%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Orchard Hills, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 61%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Walnut Village, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
El Camino Real, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Woodbury, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 70%
  • Projected: 70%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Spectrum, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 62%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
West Park, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 61%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations