Top Rankings
Irvine Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 31 public elementary schools serving 20,632 students in Irvine Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Irvine Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Irvine Unified School District 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. Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
45 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
36,462 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
1,386 Teachers
172,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Irvine Unified School District, which is ranked #72 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
# American Indian Students
51 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18,598 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
51%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,502 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
54%
# Black Students
758 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
8,660 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
24%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
88 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,755 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,737
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,606
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,811
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,779
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,897
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,876
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,965
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,871
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,814
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,727
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,842
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,821
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,716
36,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,604 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,704 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$715 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$573 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,604
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,704
$19,787
Best Irvine Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stonegate Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 1,011 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Verde
Magnet School
(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
| 801 students
Rank: #33.
Turtle Rock Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 835 students
Rank: #44.
Santiago Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29 Christamon W.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6000
Grades: K-6
| 548 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon View Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 734 students
Rank: #66.
Stone Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Stone Creek S.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-1201
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-1201
Grades: K-6
| 460 students
Rank: #77.
Beacon Park
Magnet School
(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
| 1,035 students
Rank: #88.
Brywood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 W.wood
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5500
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5500
Grades: K-6
| 560 students
Rank: #99.
Deerfield Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 640 students
Rank: #1010.
Eastshore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 E.shore
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5700
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5700
Grades: K-6
| 534 students
Rank: #1111.
Bonita Canyon Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 404 students
Rank: #1212.
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Liberty
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7423
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7423
Grades: K-6
| 188 students
Rank: #1313.
Eastwood Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 624 students
Rank: #1414.
Woodbury Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1515.
Loma Ridge Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 676 students
Rank: #1616.
Westpark Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 825 students
Rank: #1717.
Alderwood Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 812 students
Rank: #1818.
Portola Springs Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 887 students
Rank: #1919.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 182 students
Rank: #2020.
Meadow Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Blue Lake S.
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Grades: K-6
| 602 students
Rank: #2121.
Northwood Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 516 students
Rank: #2222.
Cypress Village Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 1,056 students
Rank: #2323.
Springbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6050
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6050
Grades: K-6
| 506 students
Rank: #2424.
College Park Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 568 students
Rank: #2525.
Plaza Vista
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
670 Paseo W.park
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Grades: K-8
| 795 students
Rank: #2626.
Oak Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Dove Creek
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8550
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8550
Grades: K-6
| 894 students
Rank: #2727.
Cadence Park
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Benchmark
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1300
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1300
Grades: K-8
| 924 students
Rank: #2828.
University Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4572 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6300
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6300
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #2929.
Greentree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4200 Manzanita
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5800
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5800
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #3030.
Culverdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Paseo W.park
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5600
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5600
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
Solis Park
Magnet School
101 Abacus
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1500
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1500
Grades: K-8
| 426 students
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