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Elementary Schools in Lake Forest, California

6 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.

How Lake Forest schools compare

Lake Forest's 6 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 51.6 — 6.1 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 39.6 to 59.0, a 19.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Rancho Canada Elementary with a composite of 59.0 and 29.5% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Lake Forest schools average 24.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Lake Forest averages 11.6%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
51.6
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
19.3
39.6 – 59.0
Avg Exceeded %
24.6%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
6
With composite scores
# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Rancho Canada Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified
Orange 59.0 29.5% 55.6% 9.5% 1.1%
2 La Madera Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified
Orange 56.9 35.1% 60.2% 10.3% 3.2%
3 Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified
Orange 55.2 28.3% 53.8% 6.9% 1.9%
4 Lake Forest Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified
Orange 51.5 25.7% 47.6% 13.7% 0.4%
5 Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified
Orange 47.6 17.1% 36.2% 8.2% 0.6%
6 Olivewood Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified
Orange 39.6 12.1% 27.8% 20.7% 2.3%