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Schools in 92691 — Mission Viejo, California

92691 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.2 — 13.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.6 to 75.5, a 47.9-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
57.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.9
27.6 – 75.5
Avg Exceeded %
29.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 92691 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Castille Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 51.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 29.0% 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 92691 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.8 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92691 averages 17.1%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 92691 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92691
92691Mission Viejo1257.2
92692Mission Viejo671.0+13.8
92688Rancho Santa Margarita967.9+10.8
92694Ladera Ranch674.7+17.5
92683Westminster1649.9-7.3
92701Santa Ana832.5-24.7

School archetypes in 92691

4 Strong All-Around2 Culture First2 Growth Engine1 High Ceiling3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92691 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 92691

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Castille Elementary
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
75Orange51.1%79.7%8.6%0.3%
2Foothill Ranch Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified Strong All-Around
74Orange46.1%73.5%7.3%0.8%
3Trabuco Hills High
Saddleback Valley Unified Strong All-Around
72Orange35.5%64.1%20.3%1.6%
4De Portola Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified Strong All-Around
71Orange44.3%72.3%5.3%1.1%
5Mission Viejo High
Saddleback Valley Unified Strong All-Around
69Orange29.4%57.5%15.4%1.0%
6Del Cerro Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified Culture First
58Orange35.2%60.8%13.7%1.4%
7Montevideo Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum
55Orange29.8%55.8%13.9%2.5%
8Viejo Elementary
Capistrano Unified Growth Engine
54Orange23.0%51.4%11.5%0.1%
9Linda Vista Magnet Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified Growth Engine
44Orange19.0%37.0%16.4%1.8%
10Del Lago Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum
44Orange16.0%40.1%15.8%1.6%
11Glen Yermo Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified Culture First
42Orange18.3%42.3%14.8%0.5%
12Silverado High
Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum
28Orange0.8%8.2%62.5%8.0%

Schools in 92691 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 92691

  • 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 Mission Viejo good?
Mission Viejo's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.2/100, which is 13.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 29.0% 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 Mission Viejo?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Mission Viejo is Castille Elementary with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 51.1% 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 Mission Viejo schools compare to the state average?
Mission Viejo elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (13.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 29.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.6 to 75.5, a 47.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Mission Viejo?
Mission Viejo has 12 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.