For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,771 students in 92656, CA (there are , serving 1,439 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 92656, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 92656 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92656, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92656, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Vista Elementary School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Charter School
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Don Juan Avila Elementary School
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22705 Sanborn
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-9001
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-9001
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Aliso Niguel High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28000 Wolverine Way
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-5590
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-5590
Gr: 9-12 | 2,608 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
(Math: 63% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Aliso Viejo Middle School
(Math: 62% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Journey
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27102 Foxborough
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-7232
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Wood Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23431 Knollwood
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-0012
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-0012
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
92656, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
27102 Foxborough St.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0083
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 92656, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92656, CA include Canyon Vista Elementary School, Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley.
How many public schools are located in 92656?
11 public schools are located in 92656.
What percentage of students in 92656 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 92656 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92656?
92656 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
