Elementary Schools in Aliso Viejo, California: Aliso Viejo students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
Aliso Viejo, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.6/100 — 15.7 points above the state average of 38.9. 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: 21.4%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction shows how many students go beyond the standard rather than only meeting 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.
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Every school in Aliso Viejo
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP · levels never mixed
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canyon Vista Elementary Capistrano Unified | 61.8% | 99th percentile · StrongScope Score 81/100 |
| 2 | Don Juan Avila Elementary Capistrano Unified | 45.9% | 84th percentile · StrongScope Score 57/100 |
| 3 | Oak Grove Elementary Capistrano Unified | 48.1% | 81st percentile · StrongScope Score 54/100 |
| 4 | Wood Canyon Elementary Capistrano Unified | 25.5% | 71st percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100 |
| 5 | Journey Capistrano Unified | 13.9% | 48th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Juan Avila Middle Capistrano Unified | 39.3% | 92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100 |
| 2 | Aliso Viejo Middle Capistrano Unified | 39.7% | 91st percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aliso Niguel High Capistrano Unified | 42.1% | 92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 75/100 |
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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.
Elementary school archetypes in Aliso Viejo
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Aliso Viejo are classified as On the Rise (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
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.
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