For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,477 students in 92606, CA (there are , serving 410 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 92606, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92606, CA are Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School, College Park Elementary School and Plaza Vista. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92606 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92606, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 92606, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Plaza Vista
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
670 Paseo Westpark
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Grades: K-8
| 810 students
Rank: #44.
Creekside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
92606, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 92606, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92606, CA include Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School, College Park Elementary School and Plaza Vista.
How many public schools are located in 92606?
4 public schools are located in 92606.
What percentage of students in 92606 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 92606 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92606?
92606 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).
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