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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Irvine Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 50 public schools serving 41,375 students in Irvine, CA (there are 48 private schools, serving 7,277 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Irvine, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Irvine has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Irvine, CA are Stonegate Elementary School, Vista Verde and Santiago Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvine, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Irvine have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Irvine, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Honors
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6450
Gr: K-6 | 1,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Vista Verde
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Gr: K-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Santiago Hills Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
29 Christamon West
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6000
Gr: K-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Turtle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5151 Amalfi Dr.
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6250
Gr: K-6 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12025 Yale Ct.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6900
Gr: K-6 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Stone Creek South
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-1201
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Orchard Hills
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11555 Culver Dr.
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Gr: K-8 | 1,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Liberty
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Brywood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Westwood
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5500
Gr: K-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Northwood High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Eastshore Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
155 Eastshore
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5700
Gr: K-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Beacon Park
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Cultivate
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Gr: K-8 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4861 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Gr: 7-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Portola High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 Cadence
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3 Lemongrass
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Gr: 7-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Jeffrey Trail Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
155 Visions
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Gr: 7-8 | 1,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5650
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1818.
University High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4771 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,307 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
Bonita Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Sundance
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5450
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2020.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
125 Great Lawn
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5750
Gr: K-6 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2121.
Loma Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Tomato Springs
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1400
Gr: K-6 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2222.
Portola Springs Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12100 Portola Springs
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8800
Gr: K-6 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3700 Chaparral Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 517-1500
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2424.
Irvine International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2525.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
99 Meander
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-8100
Gr: K-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2626.
Woodbridge High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Gr: 9-12 | 2,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2727.
Westpark Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25 San Carlo
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6400
Gr: K-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2828.
Alderwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2005 Knollcrest
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5400
Gr: K-6 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2929.
Meadow Park Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
50 Blue Lake South
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Gr: K-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3030.
Venado Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-6800
Gr: 7-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3131.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Chaparral Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-5550
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3232.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28 Carson
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5950
Gr: K-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3333.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Cypress Village Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
355 Rush Lily
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Gr: K-6 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Irvine High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4321 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,964 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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