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Laguna Beach · 92651

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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The schools in 92651 are the same schools listed on the Laguna Beach page.

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Laguna Beach HighTop of the World ElementaryThurston MiddleEl Morro Elementary92651N ↑
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92651 at a glance

92651 (Laguna Beach) has 4 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

2Elementary schools1Middle school1High school
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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2 comparable schools · average 64.6/100 · range 58.2–71.1

Middle schools

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1 comparable schools · average 67.1/100 · range 67.1–67.1

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 75.5/100 · range 75.5–75.5

Explore ZIP codes near 92651

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92656Aliso Viejo83.1 mi
92677Laguna Niguel94.6 mi
92653Laguna Hills35.6 mi
92603Irvine46.6 mi
92630Lake Forest97.2 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Strong All-Around 1High Ceiling 1Building Momentum 1Solid Base 1
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Schools in 92651

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Elementary schools in 92651 · 2 schools

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Top of the World Elementary
Laguna Beach Unified High Ceiling
53.0%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100
El Morro Elementary
Laguna Beach Unified Solid Base
42.8%85th percentile · StrongScope Score 58/100

Middle schools in 92651 · 1 schools

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Thurston Middle
Laguna Beach Unified Building Momentum
38.9%92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100

High schools in 92651 · 1 schools

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Laguna Beach High
Laguna Beach Unified Strong All-Around
41.8%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 92651?
This SchoolScope directory lists 4 public schools in 92651 (Laguna Beach) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 92651?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Top of the World Elementary (71/100). Middle: Thurston Middle (67/100). High: Laguna Beach High (76/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 92651 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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