Del Cerro Elementary
Mission Viejo, CA · Saddleback Valley Unified · Magnet · Grades K-6
1,087th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 81%· Stable
Del Cerro Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Del Cerro Elementary 1,087th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2015 to 81th in 2025.
Del Cerro Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 171 students tested
Del Cerro Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 381 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.8% | 43.8% | ▼ 9.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.0% | 29.9% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.5% | 13.4% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Asian | 12.5% | 12.3% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Del Cerro Elementary
Typical home value $1.23M in zip 92691 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Del Cerro Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Montevideo ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 0.9 mi away1,376th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 62% - 6Lomarena ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1 mi away2,313th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 42% - 5Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1.1 mi away3,213th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 36% - 9Valencia ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1.1 mi away702nd of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 65% - 6Linda Vista Magnet ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1.2 mi away2,651st of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 38% - 10De Portola ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1.3 mi away484th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 77% - 10Castille ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 1.4 mi away271st of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 79% - 3Olivewood ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1.7 mi away4,246th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Del Cerro Elementary in?
Del Cerro Elementary is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified district in Mission Viejo, California.
Is Del Cerro Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Del Cerro Elementary 1,087th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Del Cerro Elementary?
White 44%, Hispanic 30%, Two or more races 13%, Asian 12% (381 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Del Cerro Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92691 is $1.23M 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.