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23 schools in Mission Viejo

California · Public K-12

Mission Viejo, California comes in at 23 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 14,270 students total and an average school size near 620.

4-year change in Mission Viejo

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
14,270
-1,205 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
22
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
92,151
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
14,270
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
23
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bathgate ElementaryElementaryKG-05570
Capistrano Valley HighHigh09-121,991
Carl Hankey ElementaryElementaryKG-05284
Carl Hankey MiddleMiddle06-08181
Castille ElementaryElementaryKG-05482
De Portola ElementaryElementaryKG-06540
Del Cerro ElementaryElementaryKG-06390
Del Lago ElementaryElementaryKG-06362
Esperanza Education CenterHigh07-1280
Fred Newhart MiddleMiddle06-081,105
Glen Yermo ElementaryElementaryKG-06308
La Paz IntermediateMiddle07-08713
La Tierra Early Childhood CenterElementaryM-M·
Linda Vista Magnet ElementaryElementaryKG-06263
Los Alisos IntermediateMiddle07-08595
Mission Viejo HighHigh09-121,566
Montevideo ElementaryElementaryKG-06444
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange CountyElementaryKG-05704
Philip J. Reilly ElementaryElementaryKG-05421
Silverado HighHigh09-12200
SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative)CombinedKG-12149
Trabuco Hills HighHigh09-122,475
Viejo ElementaryElementaryKG-05447

About Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo is an average-sized California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 23 schools and 14,270 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 13 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, and 1 other.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 8%: 15,475 students in SY 2020-21 versus 14,270 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Mission Viejo discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Mission Viejo?
Mission Viejo, California has 23 public K-12 schools serving approximately 14,270 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Mission Viejo?
Mission Viejo has 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest public school in Mission Viejo?
Trabuco Hills High is the largest public school in Mission Viejo by enrollment, with approximately 2,475 students.
What school districts serve Mission Viejo?
Mission Viejo is served by 3 public school districts, including Saddleback Valley Unified, Capistrano Unified, Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District.
What grade levels do public schools in Mission Viejo cover?
Public schools in Mission Viejo serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Mission Viejo?
1 of the 23 public schools in Mission Viejo are charter schools.