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Schools in 92606 — Irvine, California: 92606 schools average 8.9 points above the state — but the range is 37.9 points wide.

92606 has 4 ranked schools in Irvine, averaging a Scope Score of 53.7/100 — 8.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 30.1 to 68.0, a 37.9-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
53.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.9
30.1 – 68.0
Avg Exceeded %
28.9%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 92606 schools perform

The top-ranked school is College Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 68 and 49.1% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 28.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Average proficiency falls 7.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92606. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92606 averages 23.3%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92606 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92606
92606Irvine4Solid
53.7/100
92604Irvine9Solid
69.8/100
+16.1
92603Irvine4Strong
73.4/100
+19.6
92602Irvine4Strong
76.0/100
+22.2
92614Irvine3Solid
66.4/100
+12.6
92596Winchester7Solid
51.4/100
-2.3

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92606

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92606

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1College Park Elementary
Irvine Unified Building Momentum
49.1%Solid
68/100
2Plaza Vista
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
38.0%Solid
64/100
3Alternative Education-San Joaquin High
Irvine Unified Culture First
24.0%Solid
53/100
4Creekside High
Irvine Unified Building Momentum
4.5%Developing
30/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schools in 92606Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92606 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92606

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 92606 (Irvine) good?
92606 has 4 ranked schools in Irvine, averaging a Scope Score of 53.7/100 — 8.9 points above the state average. 28.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92606?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92606 is College Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 49.1% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92606 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92606 average a Scope Score of 53.7/100 — 8.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 28.9% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92606?
Zip code 92606 has 4 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.