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Elementary Schools in Aliso Viejo, California

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 67.4/100

Aliso Viejo, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 67.4/100 — 23.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Canyon Vista Elementary at 86/100, where 61.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Aliso Viejo schools average 43.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 7 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.3% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
67.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.4
51.6 – 86.0
Avg Exceeded %
43.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How Aliso Viejo schools compare

Aliso Viejo's 7 ranked elementary schools average 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.

The top-ranked school is Canyon Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 86 and 61.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Aliso Viejo schools average 43.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Aliso Viejo averages 12.3%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Aliso Viejo

5 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Aliso Viejo ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Canyon Vista Elementary
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
86Orange61.8%85.7%8.7%0.5%
2Aliso Niguel High
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
75Orange42.1%65.3%15.8%1.4%
3Don Juan Avila Middle
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
66Orange39.3%69.4%10.5%2.1%
4Don Juan Avila Elementary
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
65Orange45.9%71.6%8.1%1.6%
5Aliso Viejo Middle
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
65Orange39.7%68.1%13.9%2.5%
6Oak Grove Elementary
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
62Orange48.1%71.7%11.7%2.7%
7Wood Canyon Elementary
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
52Orange25.5%55.5%17.5%0.9%

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
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 605 students
11:1Private
Aliso Viejo Christian School
Brethren · 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

  • 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 Aliso Viejo good?
Aliso Viejo's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 67.4/100, which is 23.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 43.2% 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 Aliso Viejo?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Aliso Viejo is Canyon Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 86/100 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 67.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (23.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 43.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 51.6 to 86.0, a 34.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Aliso Viejo?
Aliso Viejo has 7 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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