Schools in 92691 — Mission Viejo, California: 92691 schools average 10.6 points above the state — but the range is 46.1 points wide.
92691 has 12 ranked schools in Mission Viejo, averaging a Scope Score of 52.0/100 — 10.6 points above the state average of 41.4 (a state average weighted to 92691's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 24.8 to 70.9, a 46.1-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92691 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Foothill Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 46.1% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 28.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.8%, itself weighted to 92691's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 92691's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +83 scale-score points across 8 schools in 92691 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92691 averages 18.5%, near the state average of 18.8%, weighted to 92691's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92691 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92691 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92691 | Mission Viejo | — | 12 | 52.0/100 | — |
| 92630 | Lake Forest | 1.6 | 9 | 54.5/100 | +2.5 |
| 92653 | Laguna Hills | 2.1 | 3 | 51.3/100 | -0.7 |
| 92692 | Mission Viejo | 2.3 | 7 | 69.0/100 | +17.1 |
| 92688 | Rancho Santa Margarita | 3.4 | 9 | 63.6/100 | +11.7 |
| 92679 | Trabuco Canyon | 4.3 | 3 | 63.5/100 | +11.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92691
Hidden gems: 5 schools in 92691 are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine (2) — 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 92691
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (9)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foothill Ranch Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Growth Engine | 46.1% | Strong 71/100 |
| 2 | Castille Elementary Capistrano Unified High Ceiling | 51.1% | Strong 71/100 |
| 3 | De Portola Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 44.3% | Strong 64/100 |
| 4 | Del Cerro Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Culture First | 35.2% | Strong 53/100 |
| 5 | Viejo Elementary Capistrano Unified Growth Engine | 23.0% | Strong 50/100 |
| 6 | Montevideo Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified On the Rise | 29.8% | Strong 50/100 |
| 7 | Del Lago Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified On the Rise | 16.0% | Solid 38/100 |
| 8 | Linda Vista Magnet Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified On the Rise | 19.0% | Solid 38/100 |
| 9 | Glen Yermo Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Culture First | 18.3% | Developing 35/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative) Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 20.9% | Solid 47/100 |
High Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trabuco Hills High Saddleback Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 35.5% | Strong 68/100 |
| 2 | Mission Viejo High Saddleback Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 29.4% | Strong 66/100 |
| 3 | Silverado High Saddleback Valley Unified continuation high school | 0.8% | Solid 25/100 · 55th in class |
Schools in 92691 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