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Aliso Viejo · 92656

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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The schools in 92656 are the same schools listed on the Aliso Viejo page.

Canyon Vista ElementaryAliso Niguel HighDon Juan Avila MiddleAliso Viejo MiddleDon Juan Avila ElementaryOak Grove ElementaryWood Canyon ElementaryJourney92656N ↑
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92656 at a glance

92656 (Aliso Viejo) has 8 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

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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5 comparable schools · average 54.6/100 · range 34.8–80.8

Middle schools

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2 comparable schools · average 65.6/100 · range 64.9–66.3

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 75.1/100 · range 75.1–75.1

Explore ZIP codes near 92656

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92653Laguna Hills32.6 mi
92677Laguna Niguel92.9 mi
92651Laguna Beach43.3 mi
92692Mission Viejo74.3 mi
92630Lake Forest94.6 mi

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Schools in 92656

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Elementary schools in 92656 · 5 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Canyon Vista Elementary
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
61.8%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 81/100
Don Juan Avila Elementary
Capistrano Unified Solid Base
45.9%84th percentile · StrongScope Score 57/100
Oak Grove Elementary
Capistrano Unified Solid Base
48.1%81st percentile · StrongScope Score 54/100
Wood Canyon Elementary
Capistrano Unified On the Rise
25.5%71st percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100
Journey
Capistrano Unified On the Rise
13.9%48th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100

Middle schools in 92656 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Don Juan Avila Middle
Capistrano Unified Growth Engine
39.3%92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100
Aliso Viejo Middle
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
39.7%91st percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100

High schools in 92656 · 1 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Aliso Niguel High
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
42.1%92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 75/100
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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 92656?
This SchoolScope directory lists 8 public schools in 92656 (Aliso Viejo) 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 92656?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Canyon Vista Elementary (81/100). Middle: Don Juan Avila Middle (66/100). High: Aliso Niguel High (75/100). 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 92656 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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