Elementary Schools in Irvine, California

Above Average2024–25 data40 schools · avg 69.9/100

Irvine, California has 40 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 69.9/100 — 26.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Santiago Hills Elementary at 92/100, where 66.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Irvine schools average 45.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 40 schools, 14 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.9% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

69.9

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

59.9

31.8 – 91.7

Avg Exceeded %

45.3%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

10.9%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

How Irvine schools compare

Irvine's 40 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 69.9 — 26.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 31.8 to 91.7, a 59.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Santiago Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 92 and 66.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Irvine schools average 45.3% 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 Irvine averages 10.9%, 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 Irvine

19 Strong All-Around14 High Ceiling3 Culture First4 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Irvine ranked by Scope Score

#	School	Score	County	Exceeded	Met+	Absent	Susp.
1	Santiago Hills Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling	92	Orange	66.6%	86.0%	5.9%	0.8%
2	Orchard Hills Tustin Unified High Ceiling	86	Orange	65.2%	86.0%	5.2%	1.4%
3	Eastshore Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling	83	Orange	61.1%	79.4%	9.5%	0.8%
4	Turtle Rock Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling	83	Orange	62.8%	81.5%	9.3%	0.5%
5	Deerfield Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling	82	Orange	55.7%	75.7%	10.2%	0.9%
6	Northwood High Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	82	Orange	47.2%	75.5%	8.4%	0.9%
7	Arnold O. Beckman High Tustin Unified Strong All-Around	79	Orange	49.1%	72.0%	11.7%	1.8%
8	Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling	78	Orange	53.7%	81.0%	9.8%	1.2%
9	Portola High Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	78	Orange	41.1%	69.0%	11.3%	1.0%
10	Woodbridge High Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	77	Orange	41.9%	69.1%	11.5%	0.4%
11	Brywood Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling	77	Orange	56.9%	75.3%	9.2%	1.0%
12	Vista Verde Irvine Unified High Ceiling	77	Orange	51.9%	79.1%	6.8%	0.2%
13	University High Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	76	Orange	39.0%	62.6%	11.1%	1.1%
14	Stonegate Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling	76	Orange	57.2%	81.5%	4.4%	0.1%
15	Hicks Canyon Elementary Tustin Unified High Ceiling	76	Orange	51.9%	75.4%	3.9%	0.5%
16	Westpark Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling	76	Orange	52.5%	73.5%	11.9%	0.1%
17	Stone Creek Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling	75	Orange	53.0%	74.5%	8.2%	1.0%
18	Irvine High Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	75	Orange	40.0%	67.9%	9.2%	1.3%
19	Canyon View Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling	75	Orange	55.8%	79.2%	5.6%	0.9%
20	Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy Irvine Unified High Ceiling	72	Orange	52.6%	71.4%	5.8%	0.5%
21	Loma Ridge Elementary Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	70	Orange	46.6%	71.9%	7.7%	1.0%
22	Eastwood Elementary Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	69	Orange	41.5%	68.8%	7.0%	0.7%
23	College Park Elementary Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	69	Orange	49.1%	71.1%	7.9%	2.5%
24	Beacon Park Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	68	Orange	46.0%	72.4%	7.4%	0.5%
25	Meadow Park Elementary Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	68	Orange	43.9%	67.8%	10.8%	0.4%
26	Myford Elementary Tustin Unified Strong All-Around	68	Orange	44.5%	70.3%	9.3%	0.4%
27	Woodbury Elementary Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	68	Orange	45.0%	71.0%	6.0%	1.0%
28	Cadence Park Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	67	Orange	41.0%	69.1%	9.1%	1.1%
29	Portola Springs Elementary Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	66	Orange	42.3%	71.0%	6.6%	0.5%
30	Solis Park Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	65	Orange	43.9%	70.4%	8.5%	1.1%
31	Plaza Vista Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	63	Orange	38.0%	65.9%	9.5%	0.4%
32	Alderwood Elementary Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	61	Orange	38.0%	68.3%	13.2%	0.5%
33	Cypress Village Elementary Irvine Unified Strong All-Around	60	Orange	42.5%	66.0%	9.6%	1.0%
34	Springbrook Elementary Irvine Unified Culture First	58	Orange	35.0%	58.1%	13.7%	1.4%
35	Northwood Elementary Irvine Unified Culture First	57	Orange	34.7%	60.8%	11.9%	1.2%
36	University Park Elementary Irvine Unified Building Momentum	56	Orange	30.6%	57.8%	18.7%	1.0%
37	Culverdale Elementary Irvine Unified Building Momentum	54	Orange	29.9%	55.8%	16.0%	0.9%
38	Greentree Elementary Irvine Unified Culture First	54	Orange	31.9%	57.2%	11.7%	0.3%
39	Oak Creek Elementary Irvine Unified Building Momentum	50	Orange	27.8%	56.6%	17.4%	1.2%
40	Creekside High Irvine Unified Building Momentum	32	Orange	4.5%	16.7%	64.7%	12.4%

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 Irvine

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.

C4l Academy

Nonsectarian · Grades 9-12 · 1073 students

98:1Private

Crean Lutheran High School

Greek Orthodox · Grades 9-12 · 982 students

15:1Private

Tvt Community Day School

Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-12 · 769 students

10:1Private

New Horizon Elementary School - Irvine

Disciples of Christ · Grades Pre-K-8 · 269 students

10:1Private

New Horizon School Irvine

Disciples of Christ · Grades Pre-K-8 · 264 students

8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Irvine

Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
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Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Irvine good?

Irvine's 40 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 69.9/100, which is 26.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 45.3% 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 Irvine?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Irvine is Santiago Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 92/100 and 66.6% 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 Irvine schools compare to the state average?

Irvine elementary schools average a Scope Score of 69.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (26.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 45.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 31.8 to 91.7, a 59.9-point spread.

How many schools are in Irvine?

Irvine has 40 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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