Schools in 92630 — Lake Forest, California: 92630 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
92630 has 9 ranked schools in Lake Forest, averaging a Scope Score of 57.1/100 — 12.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 31.7 to 77.5, a 45.8-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92630 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley with a Scope Score of 78 and 53.1% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 30.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Schools in 92630 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +3.9 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 92630 averages 11.6%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92630 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92630 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92630 | Lake Forest | 9 | Solid 57.1/100 | — |
| 92627 | Costa Mesa | 9 | Developing 46.1/100 | -10.9 |
| 92626 | Costa Mesa | 13 | Developing 46.9/100 | -10.2 |
| 92620 | Irvine | 9 | Strong 70.6/100 | +13.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92630
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92630 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 92630
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley Orange County Department of Education High Ceiling | 53.1% | Strong 78/100 |
| 2 | Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle Orange County Department of Education Strong All-Around | 47.7% | Strong 70/100 |
| 3 | Rancho Canada Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Growth Engine | 28.6% | Solid 59/100 |
| 4 | El Toro High Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 24.7% | Solid 58/100 |
| 5 | La Madera Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 33.1% | Solid 57/100 |
| 6 | Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 31.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 7 | Lake Forest Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Culture First | 24.5% | Solid 54/100 |
| 8 | Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Growth Engine | 17.0% | Solid 51/100 |
| 9 | Olivewood Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified On the Rise | 14.6% | Developing 32/100 |
Schools in 92630 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