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Schools in 92692 — Mission Viejo, California

92692 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 71.0 — 27.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 64.7 to 79.4, a 14.7-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
71.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.7
64.7 – 79.4
Avg Exceeded %
42.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 92692 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Philip J. Reilly Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 57.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 42.8% 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 92692 averages 11.9%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92692 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92692
92692Mission Viejo6Strong
71.0/100
—
92691Mission Viejo12Solid
57.2/100
-13.8
92694Ladera Ranch6Strong
74.7/100
+3.7
92688Rancho Santa Margarita9Solid
67.9/100
-3.0
92683Westminster16Developing
49.9/100
-21.1
92701Santa Ana8Developing
32.5/100
-38.5

School archetypes in 92692

3 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92692 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 92692

#SchoolExceededScore
1Philip J. Reilly Elementary
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
57.0%Strong
79/100
2Capistrano Valley High
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
39.9%Strong
74/100
3Fred Newhart Middle
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
43.9%Strong
74/100
4Carl Hankey Elementary
Capistrano Unified Growth Engine
35.9%Solid
67/100
5Bathgate Elementary
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
44.2%Solid
67/100
6Carl Hankey Middle
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
35.8%Solid
65/100

Schools in 92692 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 92692

  • 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 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 71.0/100, which is 27.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 42.8% 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 Philip J. Reilly Elementary with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 57.0% 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 71.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (27.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 42.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 64.7 to 79.4, a 14.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Mission Viejo?
Mission Viejo has 6 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.

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