For the 2025 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 40,735 students in Irvine, CA (there are , serving 7,528 private students). 84% 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 Turtle Rock 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 68% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Honors
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6450
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6450
Grades: K-6
| 1,029 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Verde
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Grades: K-8
| 798 students
Rank: #33.
Turtle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5151 Amalfi Dr.
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6250
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6250
Grades: K-6
| 899 students
Rank: #44.
Santiago Hills Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29 Christamon West
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6000
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12025 Yale Ct.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6900
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6900
Grades: K-6
| 781 students
Rank: #66.
Northwood High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,310 students
Rank: #77.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Stone Creek South
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-1201
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-1201
Grades: K-6
| 485 students
Rank: #88.
Orchard Hills
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11555 Culver Dr.
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Grades: K-8
| 1,371 students
Rank: #99.
Beacon Park
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Cultivate
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Grades: K-8
| 1,071 students
Rank: #1010.
Brywood Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Westwood
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5500
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5500
Grades: K-6
| 573 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3 Lemongrass
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Grades: 7-8
| 652 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4861 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 878 students
Rank: #1313.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Liberty
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6600
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,188 students
Rank: #1414.
Portola High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Cadence
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,503 students
Rank: #1515.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5650
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5650
Grades: K-6
| 619 students
Rank: #1616.
Eastshore Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Eastshore
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5700
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5700
Grades: K-6
| 539 students
Rank: #1717.
Bonita Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Sundance
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5450
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5450
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #1818.
Jeffrey Trail Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Visions
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: #1919.
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4782 Karen Ann Ln., Rm. 7
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7423
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7423
Grades: K-6
| 101 students
Rank: #2020.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
99 Meander
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-8100
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-8100
Grades: K-6
| 664 students
Rank: #2121.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 Great Lawn
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5750
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5750
Grades: K-6
| 1,089 students
Rank: #2222.
University High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4771 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,226 students
Rank: #2323.
Loma Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Tomato Springs
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1400
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1400
Grades: K-6
| 755 students
Rank: #2424.
Westpark Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 San Carlo
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6400
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6400
Grades: K-6
| 863 students
Rank: #2525.
Alderwood Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2005 Knollcrest
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5400
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5400
Grades: K-6
| 825 students
Rank: #2626.
Irvine International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #2727.
Portola Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12100 Portola Springs
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8800
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8800
Grades: K-6
| 955 students
Rank: #2828.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
Rank: #2929.
Venado Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-6800
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-6800
Grades: 7-8
| 553 students
Rank: #3030.
Meadow Park Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Blue Lake South
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Grades: K-6
| 603 students
Rank: #3131.
Woodbridge High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 2,224 students
Rank: #3232.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28 Carson
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5950
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5950
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #3333.
Cypress Village Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 Rush Lily
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Grades: K-6
| 1,015 students
Rank: #3434.
Springbrook Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 Springbrook N
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6050
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6050
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
Rank: #3535.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Chaparral Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-5550
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-5550
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
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Irvine, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1 Technology Dr., Bldg. I Ste.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Grades: K-12
| 602 students
3387 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Irvine, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Irvine, CA include Stonegate Elementary School, Vista Verde and Turtle Rock Elementary School. Irvine has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Irvine?
49 public schools are located in Irvine.
What percentage of students in Irvine go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Irvine are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Irvine?
Irvine public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Irvine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Irvine include: South Lake Middle School vs. Lakeside Middle School, Portola High School vs. Northwood High School, Venado Middle School vs. Lakeside Middle School
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