Schools in 92656 — Aliso Viejo, California
92656 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 67.4 — 23.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 51.6 to 86.0, a 34.4-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92656 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Canyon Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 86 and 61.8% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 43.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 92656 averages 12.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92656 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92656
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92656 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 92656
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canyon Vista Elementary Capistrano Unified High Ceiling | 86 | Orange | 61.8% | 85.7% | 8.7% | 0.5% |
| 2 | Aliso Niguel High Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around | 75 | Orange | 42.1% | 65.3% | 15.8% | 1.4% |
| 3 | Don Juan Avila Middle Capistrano Unified Growth Engine | 66 | Orange | 39.3% | 69.4% | 10.5% | 2.1% |
| 4 | Don Juan Avila Elementary Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 65 | Orange | 45.9% | 71.6% | 8.1% | 1.6% |
| 5 | Aliso Viejo Middle Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around | 65 | Orange | 39.7% | 68.1% | 13.9% | 2.5% |
| 6 | Oak Grove Elementary Capistrano Unified Solid Base | 62 | Orange | 48.1% | 71.7% | 11.7% | 2.7% |
| 7 | Wood Canyon Elementary Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 52 | Orange | 25.5% | 55.5% | 17.5% | 0.9% |
Schools in 92656 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 92656
- 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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