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Best Aliso Viejo Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,809 students in Aliso Viejo, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,439 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Aliso Viejo, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Aliso Viejo has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Aliso Viejo, CA are Canyon Vista Elementary School, Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aliso Viejo, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Aliso Viejo have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Aliso Viejo, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Vista Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
27800 Oak View Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 234-5941
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23000 Via Santa Maria
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Gr: K-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22882 Loumont Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 540-7800
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Don Juan Avila Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 349-9452
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22705 Sanborn
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-9001
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Aliso Niguel High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
28000 Wolverine Way
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-5590
Gr: 9-12 | 2,563 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Gr: 6-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Aliso Viejo Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 Park Ave.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-2622
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Journey
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27102 Foxborough
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Gr: K-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Wood Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23431 Knollwood
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-0012
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle School
Charter School
22882 Loumont Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 600-9050
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Aliso Viejo, CA?
How many public schools are located in Aliso Viejo?
11 public schools are located in Aliso Viejo.
What percentage of students in Aliso Viejo go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Aliso Viejo are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aliso Viejo?
Aliso Viejo public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Aliso Viejo are often viewed compared to one another?

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