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Best Irvine Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 35 public elementary schools serving 24,762 students in Irvine, CA. The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Irvine have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
Plaza Vista
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
670 Paseo Westpark
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Gr: K-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2727.
Springbrook Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
655 Springbrook N
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6050
Gr: K-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2828.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Dove Creek
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8550
Gr: K-6 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2929.
Cadence Park
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
750 Benchmark
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1300
Gr: K-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3030.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4572 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6300
Gr: K-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3131.
Excel Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Technology Dr., Bldg. I Ste.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Gr: K-12 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3232.
Greentree Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4200 Manzanita
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5800
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3333.
Culverdale Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2 Paseo Westpark
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5600
Gr: K-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy
Charter School
1 Liberty
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 559-6868
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Solis Park
101 Abacus
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1500
Gr: K-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Irvine, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Irvine, CA include Stonegate Elementary School, Vista Verde and Santiago Hills Elementary School. Irvine has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Irvine?
35 public elementary schools are located in Irvine.
What is the racial composition of students in Irvine?
Irvine public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Irvine are often viewed compared to one another?

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