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Elementary Schools in Aliso Viejo, California: Aliso Viejo schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 54.6/100

Aliso Viejo, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.6/100 — 15.8 points above the state average of 38.8. The highest-scoring school is Canyon Vista Elementary at 81/100, where 61.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Aliso Viejo schools average 39.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 5 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.7% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
54.6
State avg: 38.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
46.0
34.8 – 80.8
Avg Exceeded %
39.0%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.7%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary5Solid
54.6/100
39.0%+15.8
High1Strong
75.1/100
42.1%+28.6
Middle2Solid
65.6/100
39.5%+27.6

How Aliso Viejo schools compare

Aliso Viejo has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.6/100 — 15.8 points above the state average of 38.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Canyon Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 81 and 61.8% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Aliso Viejo schools average 39.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Aliso Viejo averages 12.7% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Aliso Viejo

2 Solid Base2 On the Rise1 High Ceiling

Hidden gems: 2 schools in Aliso Viejo are classified as On the Rise (2) \u2014 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

For the data nerds

Every school in Aliso Viejo

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Canyon Vista Elementary
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
61.8%Strong
81/100
2Aliso Niguel High
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
42.1%Strong
75/100
3Don Juan Avila Middle
Capistrano Unified Growth Engine
39.3%Solid
66/100
4Aliso Viejo Middle
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
39.7%Solid
65/100
5Don Juan Avila Elementary
Capistrano Unified Solid Base
45.9%Solid
57/100
6Oak Grove Elementary
Capistrano Unified Solid Base
48.1%Solid
54/100
7Wood Canyon Elementary
Capistrano Unified On the Rise
25.5%Developing
46/100
8Journey
Capistrano Unified On the Rise
13.9%Developing
35/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools · Download this data (CSV)

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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.

Private Schools in Aliso Viejo

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Mary's School
Christian (no specific denomination) · Grades Pre-K-8 · 605 students
11:1Private
Aliso Viejo Christian School
Christian (no specific denomination) · Grades Pre-K-8 · 396 students
14:1Private
Vandamme Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 132 students
9:1Private
Fusion Alisa Viejo
Nonsectarian · Grades 7-12 · 64 students
4:1Private
The Discovery Preparatory School
Nonsectarian · Grades 6-12 · 34 students
3:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Aliso Viejo

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Aliso Viejo good?
Aliso Viejo's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.6/100, which is 15.8 points above the state average. 39.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (42%), met or exceeded (proficient) (23%), grade 3-to-5 growth (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Aliso Viejo?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Aliso Viejo is Canyon Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 81/100 and 61.8% 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 Aliso Viejo schools compare to the state average?
Aliso Viejo elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.6/100 — 15.8 points above the state average of 38.8. The exceeded rate averages 39.0% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.7% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Aliso Viejo?
Aliso Viejo has 5 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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