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Schools in 92606 — Irvine, California

92606 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.6 — 10.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 31.8 to 68.6, a 36.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
54.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.9
31.8 – 68.6
Avg Exceeded %
30.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 92606 schools perform

The top-ranked school is College Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 49.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 30.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 7.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92606. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92606 averages 27.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92606 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92606
92606Irvine354.6
92604Irvine872.1+17.5
92603Irvine474.6+20.0
92602Irvine477.1+22.5
92614Irvine365.9+11.3
92596Winchester549.2-5.4

School archetypes in 92606

1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 92606

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1College Park Elementary
Irvine Unified Building Momentum
69Orange49.1%71.1%7.9%2.5%
2Plaza Vista
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
63Orange38.0%65.9%9.5%0.4%
3Creekside High
Irvine Unified Building Momentum
32Orange4.5%16.7%64.7%12.4%

Schools in 92606 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 92606

  • 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 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.6/100, which is 10.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 30.6% 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 College Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 49.1% 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 54.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 30.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 31.8 to 68.6, a 36.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Irvine?
Irvine has 3 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.