Schools in 92653 — Laguna Hills, California: 92653 schools average 7.9 points above the state — but the range is 21.8 points wide.
92653 has 3 ranked schools in Laguna Hills, averaging a Scope Score of 52.7/100 — 7.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 40.9 to 62.7, a 21.8-point spread.
How 92653 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Valencia Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 42.6% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 28.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 11.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92653. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92653 averages 12.5%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92653 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92653 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92653 | Laguna Hills | 3 | Solid 52.7/100 | — |
| 92651 | Laguna Beach | 4 | Solid 67.9/100 | +15.1 |
| 92655 | Westminster | 3 | Solid 53.6/100 | +0.8 |
| 92656 | Aliso Viejo | 8 | Solid 62.1/100 | +9.4 |
| 92649 | Huntington Beach | 4 | Solid 54.7/100 | +2.0 |
| 92648 | Huntington Beach | 5 | Solid 63.1/100 | +10.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92653
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All schools in 92653
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valencia Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Solid Base | 42.6% | Solid 63/100 |
| 2 | Laguna Hills High Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 19.4% | Solid 55/100 |
| 3 | Lomarena Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Culture First | 22.0% | Developing 41/100 |
Schools in 92653 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