Schools in 92618 — Irvine, California: 92618 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
92618 has 9 ranked schools in Irvine, averaging a Scope Score of 61.4/100 — 16.5 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 44.2 to 71.0, a 26.7-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92618 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Loma Ridge Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 46.6% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 38.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 92618 averages 8.1%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92618 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92618 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92618 | Irvine | 9 | Solid 61.4/100 | — |
| 92620 | Irvine | 9 | Strong 70.6/100 | +9.2 |
| 92614 | Irvine | 3 | Solid 66.4/100 | +5.0 |
| 92626 | Costa Mesa | 13 | Developing 46.9/100 | -14.5 |
| 92627 | Costa Mesa | 9 | Developing 46.1/100 | -15.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92618
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92618 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise — 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
All schools in 92618
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Ridge Elementary Irvine Unified Building Momentum | 46.6% | Strong 71/100 |
| 2 | Portola High Irvine Unified Strong All-Around | 41.1% | Strong 70/100 |
| 3 | Cadence Park Irvine Unified Growth Engine | 41.0% | Solid 70/100 |
| 4 | Beacon Park Irvine Unified Building Momentum | 46.0% | Solid 67/100 |
| 5 | Portola Springs Elementary Irvine Unified Solid Base | 42.3% | Solid 64/100 |
| 6 | Solis Park Irvine Unified Growth Engine | 43.9% | Solid 62/100 |
| 7 | Excel Academy Charter Warner Unified Culture First | 32.6% | Solid 53/100 |
| 8 | Oak Creek Elementary Irvine Unified On the Rise | 27.8% | Solid 51/100 |
| 9 | Excel Academy Charter Helendale Elementary Culture First | 23.8% | Developing 44/100 |
Schools in 92618 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