Schools in 92630 — Lake Forest, California
92630 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.2 — 8.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.2 to 65.2, a 32.0-point spread.
How 92630 schools perform
The top-ranked school is El Toro High with a Scope Score of 65 and 24.7% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 24.8% 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 92630 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 92630 averages 13.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92630 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92630
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92630 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise — 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 92630
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Toro High Saddleback Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 65 | Orange | 24.7% | 52.2% | 19.5% | 0.8% |
| 2 | Rancho Canada Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Growth Engine | 57 | Orange | 28.6% | 53.4% | 10.0% | 1.1% |
| 3 | La Madera Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 56 | Orange | 33.1% | 59.0% | 10.7% | 3.1% |
| 4 | Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 55 | Orange | 31.1% | 53.8% | 7.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 | Lake Forest Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Culture First | 52 | Orange | 24.5% | 46.6% | 14.0% | 0.5% |
| 6 | Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Growth Engine | 47 | Orange | 17.0% | 35.6% | 8.6% | 0.6% |
| 7 | Olivewood Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified On the Rise | 33 | Orange | 14.6% | 31.0% | 20.5% | 2.2% |
Schools in 92630 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 92630
- 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
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