For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 6,163 students in 92656, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 92656, CA are Canyon Vista Elementary School, Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92656 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92656, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92656, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon Vista Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27800 Oak View Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 234-5941
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 234-5941
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23000 Via Santa Maria
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 305-6111
Grades: K-5
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22882 Loumont Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 540-7800
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 540-7800
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22705 Sanborn
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-9001
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-9001
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #55.
Don Juan Avila Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 349-9452
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 349-9452
Grades: K-5
| 675 students
Rank: #66.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: #77.
Aliso Viejo Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Park Ave.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-2622
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-2622
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #88.
Journey
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27102 Foxborough
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Grades: K-8
| 591 students
Rank: #99.
Wood Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23431 Knollwood
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-0012
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-0012
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle School
Charter School
22882 Loumont Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 600-9050
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 600-9050
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
92656, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27102 Foxborough St.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 92656, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 92656, CA include Canyon Vista Elementary School, Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92656?
10 public elementary schools are located in 92656.
What is the racial composition of students in 92656?
92656 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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