Lake Forest Elementary
Lake Forest, CA · Saddleback Valley Unified · Grades K-6
2,129th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 62%▼ Declining
Lake Forest Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lake Forest Elementary 2,129th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 62% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2015 to 62th in 2025 — declining.
Lake Forest Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 338 students tested
Lake Forest Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 688 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33.1% | 47.7% | ▲ 14.6 pts | |
| White | 46.0% | 24.9% | ▼ 21.1 pts | |
| Asian | 15.8% | 13.4% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 11.6% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 2.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Lake Forest Elementary
Typical home value $1.20M in zip 92630 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lake Forest Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Del Lago ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 0.8 mi away2,964th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 34% - 8La Madera ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1 mi away1,229th of 5,659
ELA 62% · Math 59% - 6Glen Yermo ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1 mi away2,303rd of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 45% - 8Rancho Cañada ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1.1 mi away1,558th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 57% - 10Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange CountyCapistrano Unified · 1.3 mi away · charter302nd of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 78% - 8Santiago STEAM Magnet ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1.5 mi away1,643rd of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 48% - 10Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback ValleyOrange County Department of Education · 2.1 mi away · charter306th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 79% - 8Montevideo ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 2.2 mi away1,376th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 62%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lake Forest Elementary in?
Lake Forest Elementary is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified district in Lake Forest, California.
Is Lake Forest Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lake Forest Elementary 2,129th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lake Forest Elementary?
Hispanic 48%, White 25%, Asian 13%, Two or more races 12% (688 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lake Forest Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92630 is $1.20M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.