Top Rankings
Saddleback Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 23,165 students in Saddleback Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Saddleback Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
34 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
23,165 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
1,002 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Saddleback Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #305 of all 1,930 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 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#293 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
33 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,963 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
13%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,095 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
56%
# Black Students
245 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
8,620 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
37%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
54 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,133 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,851
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,634
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,660
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,625
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,737
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,688
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,694
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,675
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,668
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,882
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,916
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,958
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,177
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,533 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,637 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$383 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$339 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,533
$19,942
Spending / Student
$14,637
$18,366
Best Saddleback Valley Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portola Hills Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19422 Saddleback Ranch Rd.
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
(949) 459-9370
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
(949) 459-9370
Grades: K-6
| 758 students
Rank: #22.
De Portola Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27031 Preciados Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-5830
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-5830
Grades: K-6
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21301 Avenida De Los Flores
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-3339
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-3339
Grades: K-6
| 630 students
Rank: #44.
Foothill Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Torino Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 470-4885
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 470-4885
Grades: K-6
| 1,065 students
Rank: #55.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25661 Paseo De Valencia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 830-3650
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 830-3650
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #66.
Melinda Heights Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21001 Rancho Trabuco
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-7311
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-7311
Grades: K-6
| 950 students
Rank: #77.
Trabuco Hills High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27501 Mustang Run
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 768-1934
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 768-1934
Grades: 9-12
| 2,507 students
Rank: #88.
La Paz Intermediate
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25151 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-1720
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-1720
Grades: 7-8
| 707 students
Rank: #99.
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21931 Alma Aldea
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-8253
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-8253
Grades: 7-8
| 1,116 students
Rank: #1010.
La Madera Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25350 Serrano Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 770-1415
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 770-1415
Grades: K-6
| 602 students
Rank: #1111.
Del Cerro Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24382 Regina St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5430
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5430
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
Rank: #1212.
El Toro High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25255 Toledo Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-6333
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-6333
Grades: 9-12
| 1,972 students
Rank: #1313.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21400 Lindsay Dr.
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
(949) 589-2446
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
(949) 589-2446
Grades: K-6
| 489 students
Rank: #1414.
Trabuco Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31052 Trabuco Canyon Rd.
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
(949) 858-0343
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
(949) 858-0343
Grades: K-6
| 95 students
Rank: #1515.
Rancho Canada Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21801 Winding Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 768-5252
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 768-5252
Grades: K-6
| 630 students
Rank: #1616.
Lomarena Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25100 Earhart Rd.
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 581-1370
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 581-1370
Grades: K-6
| 525 students
Rank: #1717.
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
Rank: #1818.
Mission Viejo High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25025 Chrisanta Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 837-7722
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 837-7722
Grades: 9-12
| 1,628 students
Rank: #1919.
Montevideo Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24071 Carrillo Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-8050
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-8050
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #2020.
Serrano Intermediate
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24642 Jeronimo Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-3221
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-3221
Grades: 7-8
| 887 students
Rank: #2121.
Lake Forest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21801 Pittsford Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-9945
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-9945
Grades: K-6
| 688 students
Rank: #2222.
Del Lago Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27181 Entidad St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 855-1125
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 855-1125
Grades: K-6
| 359 students
Rank: #2323.
Laguna Hills High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25401 Paseo De Valencia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 770-5447
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 770-5447
Grades: 9-12
| 1,401 students
Rank: #2424.
Esperanza Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25121 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5470
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5470
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #2525.
Santiago Steam Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24982 Rivendell Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-2820
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 586-2820
Grades: K-6
| 497 students
Rank: #2626.
Los Alisos Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25171 Moor Ave.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-9700
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-9700
Grades: 7-8
| 611 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Glen Yermo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26400 Trabuco Rd.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-6766
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-6766
Grades: K-6
| 318 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
San Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22182 Barbera
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 581-3450
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 581-3450
Grades: K-6
| 229 students
Rank: #2929.
Linda Vista Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25222 Pericia Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-0970
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-0970
Grades: K-6
| 278 students
Rank: #3030.
Cielo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21811 Avenida De Los Fundadore
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-7456
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-7456
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Rank: #3131.
Ralph A. Gates Dli Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23882 Landisview Ave.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 837-2260
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 837-2260
Grades: K-6
| 908 students
Rank: #3232.
Olivewood Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23391 Dune Mear Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 837-6682
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 837-6682
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #3333.
Silverado High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25632 Peter A. Hartman Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-8800
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
24150 Lindley St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 707-5276
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 707-5276
Grades: K
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saddleback Valley Unified School District?
Saddleback Valley Unified School District manages 34 public schools serving 23,165 students.
What is the rank of Saddleback Valley Unified School District?
Saddleback Valley Unified School District is ranked #305 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saddleback Valley Unified School District?
40% of Saddleback Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saddleback Valley Unified School District?
Saddleback Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Saddleback Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,637 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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