Schools in 92602 — Irvine, California: 92602 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
92602 has 4 ranked schools in Irvine, averaging a Scope Score of 76.3/100 — 33.6 points above the state average of 42.6 (a state average weighted to 92602's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 63.6 to 86.9, a 23.2-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92602 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Orchard Hills with a Scope Score of 87 and 65.2% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 52.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%, itself weighted to 92602's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 92602's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +87 scale-score points across 3 schools in 92602 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92602 averages 7.5%, below the state average of 19.2%, weighted to 92602's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92602 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92602 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92602 | Irvine | — | 4 | 76.3/100 | — |
| 92705 | Santa Ana | 0.9 | 15 | 51.5/100 | -24.8 |
| 92782 | Tustin | 1.5 | 6 | 66.3/100 | -10.0 |
| 92620 | Irvine | 1.5 | 9 | 67.9/100 | -8.3 |
| 92780 | Tustin | 2.9 | 10 | 40.0/100 | -36.2 |
| 92604 | Irvine | 3.1 | 9 | 69.2/100 | -7.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92602
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All schools in 92602
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orchard Hills Tustin Unified | 65.2% | 99th percentile · StrongScope Score 87/100 |
| 2 | Hicks Canyon Elementary Tustin Unified | 51.9% | 96th percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100 |
| 3 | Myford Elementary Tustin Unified | 44.5% | 90th percentile · StrongScope Score 64/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnold O. Beckman High Tustin Unified | 49.1% | 96th percentile · StrongScope Score 81/100 |
Schools in 92602 on the map
Open these schools on the map →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.
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