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Schools in 92604 — Irvine, California

92604 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.1 — 28.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 53.6 to 83.3, a 29.7-point spread. 6 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
72.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.7
53.6 – 83.3
Avg Exceeded %
46.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 92604 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Eastshore Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 61.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 46.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92604 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92604 averages 10.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92604 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92604
92604Irvine872.1
92603Irvine474.6+2.5
92602Irvine477.1+5.0
92606Irvine354.6-17.5
92596Winchester549.2-22.9
92595Wildomar636.9-35.2

School archetypes in 92604

4 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 Culture First

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92604 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 92604

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Eastshore Elementary
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
83Orange61.1%79.4%9.5%0.8%
2Deerfield Elementary
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
82Orange55.7%75.7%10.2%0.9%
3Woodbridge High
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
77Orange41.9%69.1%11.5%0.4%
4Stone Creek Elementary
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
75Orange53.0%74.5%8.2%1.0%
5Irvine High
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
75Orange40.0%67.9%9.2%1.3%
6Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
72Orange52.6%71.4%5.8%0.5%
7Springbrook Elementary
Irvine Unified Growth Engine
58Orange35.0%58.1%13.7%1.4%
8Greentree Elementary
Irvine Unified Culture First
54Orange31.9%57.2%11.7%0.3%

Schools in 92604 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92604

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Irvine good?
Irvine's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.1/100, which is 28.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 46.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Irvine?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Irvine is Eastshore Elementary with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 61.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Irvine schools compare to the state average?
Irvine elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (28.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 46.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 53.6 to 83.3, a 29.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Irvine?
Irvine has 8 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.