Schools in Lake Forest, California (2025)
10 schools · 7,466 students · 8 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 633.
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Ranked schools in Lake Forest
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 177Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback ValleyLake Forest · Charter Elementary72% Math proficiency · 565 students
- 267Rancho Canada ElementaryLake Forest · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 633 students
- 367La Madera ElementaryLake Forest · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 554 students
- 459Oxford Preparatory Academy - MiddleLake Forest · Charter Middle18.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 495 students
- 558El Toro HighLake Forest · Public High52% Math proficiency · 1,902 students
- 657Serrano IntermediateLake Forest · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 868 students
- 751Lake Forest ElementaryLake Forest · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 640 students
- 835Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet ElementaryLake Forest · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 896 students
- 935Santiago STEAM Magnet ElementaryLake Forest · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 517 students
- 1020Olivewood ElementaryLake Forest · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 396 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley Lake Forest · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 76.5 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 565 |
| 2 | Rancho Canada Elementary Lake Forest · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 67.1 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 633 |
| 3 | La Madera Elementary Lake Forest · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 66.7 Top 50% | 64% Math proficiency | 554 |
| 4 | Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle Lake Forest · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 59.0 Top 50% | 18.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 495 |
| 5 | El Toro High Lake Forest · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 57.6 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,902 |
| 6 | Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 57.0 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 868 |
| 7 | Lake Forest Elementary Lake Forest · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 50.6 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 640 |
| 8 | Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary Lake Forest · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 34.7 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 896 |
| 9 | Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary Lake Forest · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 34.5 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 517 |
| 10 | Olivewood Elementary Lake Forest · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 19.5 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 396 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lake Forest?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is the highest-ranked school in Lake Forest with a Success Index (US) of 76.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest has 10 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) educating 7,466 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Lake Forest?
The median Enrollment across schools in Lake Forest is 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.