Schools in 92656 — Aliso Viejo, California: 92656 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
92656 has 8 ranked schools in Aliso Viejo, averaging a Scope Score of 62.1/100 — 17.3 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 42.2 to 84.1, a 41.9-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92656 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Canyon Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 84 and 61.8% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 39.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 92656 averages 13.0%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92656 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92656 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92656 | Aliso Viejo | 8 | Solid 62.1/100 | — |
| 92655 | Westminster | 3 | Solid 53.6/100 | -8.6 |
| 92653 | Laguna Hills | 3 | Solid 52.7/100 | -9.4 |
| 92660 | Newport Beach | 5 | Solid 59.7/100 | -2.4 |
| 92651 | Laguna Beach | 4 | Solid 67.9/100 | +5.7 |
| 92649 | Huntington Beach | 4 | Solid 54.7/100 | -7.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92656
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92656 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 92656
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canyon Vista Elementary Capistrano Unified High Ceiling | 61.8% | Strong 84/100 |
| 2 | Aliso Niguel High Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around | 42.1% | Solid 68/100 |
| 3 | Don Juan Avila Middle Capistrano Unified Growth Engine | 39.3% | Solid 66/100 |
| 4 | Aliso Viejo Middle Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around | 39.7% | Solid 66/100 |
| 5 | Don Juan Avila Elementary Capistrano Unified Solid Base | 45.9% | Solid 61/100 |
| 6 | Oak Grove Elementary Capistrano Unified Solid Base | 48.1% | Solid 57/100 |
| 7 | Wood Canyon Elementary Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 25.5% | Solid 52/100 |
| 8 | Journey Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 13.9% | Developing 42/100 |
Schools in 92656 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