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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Mission Viejo Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 14,557 students in Mission Viejo, CA (there are 19 private schools, serving 2,686 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Mission Viejo, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mission Viejo, CA are Castille Elementary School, Bathgate Elementary School and Philip J. Reilly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission Viejo, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mission Viejo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mission Viejo, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castille Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24042 Via La Coruna
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 234-5976
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Bathgate Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27642 Napoli Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 348-0451
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Philip J. Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24171 Pavion
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 454-1590
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
De Portola Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27031 Preciados Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-5830
Gr: K-6 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Foothill Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Torino Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 470-4885
Gr: K-6 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
La Paz Intermediate
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25151 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-1720
Gr: 7-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Carl Hankey Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27252 Nubles
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Fred Newhart Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25001 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 855-0162
Gr: 6-8 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Capistrano Valley High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26301 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,991 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Del Cerro Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24382 Regina St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5430
Gr: K-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Trabuco Hills High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27501 Mustang Run
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 768-1934
Gr: 9-12 | 2,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Carl Hankey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27252 Nubles St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Mission Viejo High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25025 Chrisanta Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 837-7722
Gr: 9-12 | 1,566 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Gr: K-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Montevideo Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24071 Carrillo Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-8050
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Esperanza Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25121 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5470
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Viejo Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26782 Via Grande
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 582-2424
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1818.
Del Lago Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27181 Entidad St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 855-1125
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
Glen Yermo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
26400 Trabuco Rd.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-6766
Gr: K-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
Los Alisos Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25171 Moor Ave.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-9700
Gr: 7-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25222 Pericia Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-0970
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2222.
Silverado High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25632 Peter A. Hartman Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
La Tierra Early Childhood Center
24150 Lindley St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 707-5276
Gr: K | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mission Viejo, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mission Viejo, CA include Castille Elementary School, Bathgate Elementary School and Philip J. Reilly Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mission Viejo?
23 public schools are located in Mission Viejo.
What percentage of students in Mission Viejo go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Mission Viejo are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mission Viejo?
Mission Viejo public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mission Viejo are often viewed compared to one another?

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