Schools in 92620 — Irvine, California: 92620 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
92620 has 9 ranked schools in Irvine, averaging a Scope Score of 67.9/100 — 27.4 points above the state average of 40.5 (a state average weighted to 92620's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 51.0 to 89.8, a 38.9-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 90 and 66.6% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 49.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.2%, itself weighted to 92620's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 92620's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +78 scale-score points across 8 schools in 92620 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 92620 averages 7.5%, below the state average of 18.4%, weighted to 92620's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92620 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92620 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92620 | Irvine | — | 9 | 67.9/100 | — |
| 92602 | Irvine | 1.6 | 4 | 76.3/100 | +8.3 |
| 92604 | Irvine | 2.2 | 9 | 69.2/100 | +1.3 |
| 92705 | Santa Ana | 2.5 | 15 | 51.5/100 | -16.5 |
| 92618 | Irvine | 2.6 | 9 | 58.6/100 | -9.4 |
| 92782 | Tustin | 2.7 | 6 | 66.3/100 | -1.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92620
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92620 is classified as Growth Engine — 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
Elementary Schools (8)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Hills Elementary Irvine Unified | 66.6% | 99th percentile · StrongScope Score 90/100 |
| 2 | Brywood Elementary Irvine Unified | 56.9% | 97th percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100 |
| 3 | Canyon View Elementary Irvine Unified | 55.8% | 93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100 |
| 4 | Stonegate Elementary Irvine Unified | 57.2% | 92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100 |
| 5 | Eastwood Elementary Irvine Unified | 41.5% | 92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100 |
| 6 | Woodbury Elementary Irvine Unified | 45.0% | 89th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100 |
| 7 | Cypress Village Elementary Irvine Unified | 42.5% | 78th percentile · StrongScope Score 52/100 |
| 8 | Northwood Elementary Irvine Unified | 34.7% | 77th percentile · StrongScope Score 51/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwood High Irvine Unified | 47.2% | 96th percentile · StrongScope Score 81/100 |
Schools in 92620 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