Schools in 92620 — Irvine, California: 92620 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
92620 has 9 ranked schools in Irvine, averaging a Scope Score of 70.6/100 — 25.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 55.5 to 95.3, a 39.7-point spread. 6 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92620 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Santiago Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 95 and 66.6% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 49.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 92620 averages 7.5%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92620 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92620 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92620 | Irvine | 9 | Strong 70.6/100 | — |
| 92618 | Irvine | 9 | Solid 61.4/100 | -9.2 |
| 92614 | Irvine | 3 | Solid 66.4/100 | -4.2 |
| 92626 | Costa Mesa | 13 | Developing 46.9/100 | -23.7 |
| 92627 | Costa Mesa | 9 | Developing 46.1/100 | -24.5 |
| 92630 | Lake Forest | 9 | Solid 57.1/100 | -13.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92620
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92620 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 92620
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Hills Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling | 66.6% | Strong 95/100 |
| 2 | Brywood Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling | 56.9% | Strong 78/100 |
| 3 | Northwood High Irvine Unified Strong All-Around | 47.2% | Strong 73/100 |
| 4 | Canyon View Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling | 55.8% | Strong 71/100 |
| 5 | Eastwood Elementary Irvine Unified Growth Engine | 41.5% | Strong 70/100 |
| 6 | Stonegate Elementary Irvine Unified High Ceiling | 57.2% | Strong 70/100 |
| 7 | Woodbury Elementary Irvine Unified Building Momentum | 45.0% | Solid 65/100 |
| 8 | Cypress Village Elementary Irvine Unified Solid Base | 42.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 9 | Northwood Elementary Irvine Unified Growth Engine | 34.7% | Solid 56/100 |
Schools in 92620 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