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Elementary Schools in Irvine, California

Above Average2024–25 data40 schools · avg 69.9/100

Irvine, California has 40 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 69.9/100 — 26.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Santiago Hills Elementary at 92/100, where 66.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Irvine schools average 45.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 40 schools, 14 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.9% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
69.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
59.9
31.8 – 91.7
Avg Exceeded %
45.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
10.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
40
With Scope Scores

How Irvine schools compare

Irvine's 40 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 69.9 — 26.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 31.8 to 91.7, a 59.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Santiago Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 92 and 66.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Irvine schools average 45.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Irvine averages 10.9%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Irvine

19 Strong All-Around14 High Ceiling3 Culture First4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Irvine ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Santiago Hills Elementary
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
66.6%Strong
92/100
2Orchard Hills
Tustin Unified High Ceiling
65.2%Strong
86/100
3Eastshore Elementary
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
61.1%Strong
83/100
4Turtle Rock Elementary
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
62.8%Strong
83/100
5Deerfield Elementary
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
55.7%Strong
82/100
6Northwood High
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
47.2%Strong
82/100
7Arnold O. Beckman High
Tustin Unified Strong All-Around
49.1%Strong
79/100
8Bonita Canyon Elementary
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
53.7%Strong
78/100
9Portola High
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
41.1%Strong
78/100
10Woodbridge High
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
41.9%Strong
77/100
11Brywood Elementary
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
56.9%Strong
77/100
12Vista Verde
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
51.9%Strong
77/100
13University High
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
39.0%Strong
76/100
14Stonegate Elementary
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
57.2%Strong
76/100
15Hicks Canyon Elementary
Tustin Unified High Ceiling
51.9%Strong
76/100
16Westpark Elementary
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
52.5%Strong
76/100
17Stone Creek Elementary
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
53.0%Strong
75/100
18Irvine High
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
40.0%Strong
75/100
19Canyon View Elementary
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
55.8%Strong
75/100
20Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy
Irvine Unified High Ceiling
52.6%Strong
72/100
21Loma Ridge Elementary
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
46.6%Strong
70/100
22Eastwood Elementary
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
41.5%Solid
69/100
23College Park Elementary
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
49.1%Solid
69/100
24Beacon Park
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
46.0%Solid
68/100
25Meadow Park Elementary
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
43.9%Solid
68/100
26Myford Elementary
Tustin Unified Strong All-Around
44.5%Solid
68/100
27Woodbury Elementary
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
45.0%Solid
68/100
28Cadence Park
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
41.0%Solid
67/100
29Portola Springs Elementary
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
42.3%Solid
66/100
30Solis Park
Irvine Unified Strong All-Around
43.9%Solid
65/100

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.

Private Schools in Irvine

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

C4l Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 9-12 · 1073 students
98:1Private
Crean Lutheran High School
Greek Orthodox · Grades 9-12 · 982 students
15:1Private
Tvt Community Day School
Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-12 · 769 students
10:1Private
New Horizon Elementary School - Irvine
Disciples of Christ · Grades Pre-K-8 · 269 students
10:1Private
New Horizon School Irvine
Disciples of Christ · Grades Pre-K-8 · 264 students
8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Irvine

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Irvine good?
Irvine's 40 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 69.9/100, which is 26.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 45.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Irvine?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Irvine is Santiago Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 92/100 and 66.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Irvine schools compare to the state average?
Irvine elementary schools average a Scope Score of 69.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (26.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 45.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 31.8 to 91.7, a 59.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Irvine?
Irvine has 40 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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