Public schools in Irvine, CA
53 open public schools with an address in Irvine, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
53
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
46,183
52 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
26.7:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
4
4 virtual
An overview of Irvine public schools
The federal directory lists 53 public schools in Irvine, CA: 35 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high, 5 combined or other. The 52 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 46,183 students, an average of 888 per school. The largest campus is Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students), and the largest elementary school is Orchard Hills (1,373).
Irvine Unified operates the most schools here (45), and 2 regular districts have at least one Irvine campus, plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 26.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 4 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 9 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 9 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 24% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Irvine
Irvine Unified
Public school district
45 schools in Irvine
Tustin Unified
Public school district
4 schools in Irvine · 28 total
Excel Academy Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Irvine
Excel Academy Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Irvine
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Irvine
Irvine International Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Irvine
Elementary schools in Irvine
35| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 770 | 29.6:1 | |
| Beacon Park Irvine Unified | KG–08 | 1,065 | 27.5:1 | |
| Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 395 | 26.4:1 | |
| Brywood Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 578 | 27.5:1 | |
| Cadence Park Irvine Unified | KG–08 | 965 | 26.9:1 | |
| Canyon View Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 764 | 28.8:1 | |
| College Park Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 430 | 26.2:1 | |
| Culverdale Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 558 | 29.3:1 | |
| Cypress Village Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 1,007 | 29.6:1 | |
| Deerfield Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 615 | 29.3:1 | |
| Eastshore Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 549 | 30.5:1 | |
| Eastwood Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 647 | 25.9:1 | |
| Greentree Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 434 | 26.9:1 | |
| Hicks Canyon Elementary Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 830 | 26.8:1 | |
| Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 455 | 27.6:1 | |
| Irvine International Academy Irvine International Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 530 | 23.1:1 | |
| Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy Irvine Unified · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–06 | 58 | 19.5:1 | |
| Loma Ridge Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 766 | 28.2:1 | |
| Meadow Park Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 592 | 28.2:1 | |
| Myford Elementary Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 542 | 26.4:1 | |
| Northwood Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 508 | 29.9:1 | |
| Oak Creek Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 963 | 30.1:1 | |
| Orchard Hills Tustin Unified | KG–08 | 1,373 | 27.6:1 | |
| Plaza Vista Irvine Unified | KG–08 | 835 | 25.5:1 | |
| Portola Springs Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 948 | 30.2:1 | |
| Santiago Hills Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 548 | 28.8:1 | |
| Solis Park Irvine Unified | KG–08 | 972 | 25.8:1 | |
| Springbrook Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 539 | 26.6:1 | |
| Stone Creek Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 506 | 29.8:1 | |
| Stonegate Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 1,037 | 31.5:1 | |
| Turtle Rock Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 881 | 30.7:1 | |
| University Park Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 509 | 27.4:1 | |
| Vista Verde Irvine Unified | KG–08 | 837 | 27.7:1 | |
| Westpark Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 876 | 30.2:1 | |
| Woodbury Elementary Irvine Unified | KG–06 | 1,095 | 30.6:1 |
Middle schools in Irvine
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Trail Middle Irvine Unified | 07–08 | 1,049 | 24.7:1 | |
| Lakeside Middle Irvine Unified | 07–08 | 629 | 24.8:1 | |
| Rancho San Joaquin Middle Irvine Unified | 07–08 | 860 | 24.4:1 | |
| Sierra Vista Middle Irvine Unified | 07–08 | 1,282 | 26.2:1 | |
| South Lake Middle Irvine Unified | 07–08 | 652 | 22.3:1 | |
| Venado Middle Irvine Unified | 07–08 | 506 | 21:1 |
High schools in Irvine
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold O. Beckman High Tustin Unified | 09–12 | 2,776 | 26.4:1 | |
| Creekside High Irvine Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 78 | 8.3:1 | |
| Irvine High Irvine Unified | 09–12 | 1,964 | 24.7:1 | |
| Northwood High Irvine Unified | 09–12 | 2,244 | 25.9:1 | |
| Portola High Irvine Unified | 09–12 | 2,693 | 26.4:1 | |
| University High Irvine Unified | 09–12 | 2,307 | 26.1:1 | |
| Woodbridge High Irvine Unified | 09–12 | 2,232 | 23.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Irvine
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Education-San Joaquin High Irvine Unified · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 88 | 8:1 | |
| Early Childhood Learning Center Irvine Unified | Not reported | — | — | |
| Excel Academy Charter Excel Academy Charter District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 660 | 10:1 | |
| Excel Academy Charter Excel Academy Charter District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 1,069 | 14.1:1 | |
| Irvine Adult Transition Programs Irvine Unified · Special Education School | Not reported | 117 | 11.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.5%
- Hispanic13.9%
- Black1.9%
- Asian52%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 52 Irvine schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (46,183 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Irvine
How many public schools are in Irvine, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 53 open public schools with a location address in Irvine: 35 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 46,183 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Irvine?
Schools with an address in Irvine belong to 6 education agencies, led by Irvine Unified (45 schools), Tustin Unified (4 schools), Excel Academy Charter District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Irvine?
Arnold O. Beckman High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Irvine, with 2,776 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Irvine?
Yes. 4 of the 53 public schools in Irvine are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Excel Academy Charter, Excel Academy Charter, Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Irvine schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Irvine public schools is 26.7:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Irvine guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities