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9 schools in Aliso Viejo

California · Public K-12

In Aliso Viejo, California, public K-12 schools total 9 and serve approximately 7,045 students, with an average school size of 783.

7-year change in Aliso Viejo

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,045
-1,341 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 55%
% Hispanic
21%
was 19%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
16%
was 15%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Aliso Niguel HighHigh09-122,563
Aliso Viejo MiddleMiddle06-08803
Canyon Vista ElementaryElementaryKG-05533
Don Juan Avila ElementaryElementaryKG-05672
Don Juan Avila MiddleMiddle06-08863
JourneyElementaryKG-08617
Oak Grove ElementaryElementaryKG-05569
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts IIIElementaryM-M·
Wood Canyon ElementaryElementaryKG-05425

About Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo, California is home to 9 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 7,045 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 783, higher than the state mean of about 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,045 students, decreased 16% from the 8,386 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 55% to 49%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Aliso Viejo discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Aliso Viejo?
Aliso Viejo, California has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,045 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Aliso Viejo?
Aliso Viejo has 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Aliso Viejo?
Aliso Niguel High is the largest public school in Aliso Viejo by enrollment, with approximately 2,563 students.
What school districts serve Aliso Viejo?
Aliso Viejo is served by 3 public school districts, including Capistrano Unified, Journey District, Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts III District.
What grade levels do public schools in Aliso Viejo cover?
Public schools in Aliso Viejo serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Aliso Viejo?
2 of the 9 public schools in Aliso Viejo are charter schools.