Total enrollment
7,466
-698 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
10 schools in Lake Forest
California · Public K-12
In Lake Forest, public K-12 schools number 10 and serve approximately 7,466 students across 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Lake Forest
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
+1 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
28%
was 38%
% Hispanic
46%
was 43%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
15%
was 11%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Toro High | High | 09-12 | 1,902 |
| La Madera Elementary | Elementary | KG-06 | 554 |
| Lake Forest Elementary | Elementary | KG-06 | 640 |
| Olivewood Elementary | Elementary | KG-06 | 396 |
| Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 495 |
| Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley | Elementary | KG-05 | 565 |
| Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary | Elementary | KG-06 | 896 |
| Rancho Canada Elementary | Elementary | KG-06 | 633 |
| Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary | Elementary | KG-06 | 517 |
| Serrano Intermediate | Middle | 07-08 | 868 |
About Lake Forest
Public education in Lake Forest, California runs across 10 schools that educates roughly 7,466 students. By footprint, Lake Forest sits in the average-sized bracket.
For a sense of the school types, the city spans 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Lake Forest average about 747 students each, 29% meaningfully above the California norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 9%: 8,164 students in SY 2017-18 versus 7,466 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Lake Forest added 1 school, going from 9 to 10. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 38% to 28%.
On this page, the community for Lake Forest discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.