Irvine Unified School District operates 40 schools (grades KG–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Irvine Unified School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 36,000 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 40 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 9/10 — Great | — | Top 10% nationally |
- Sierra Vista Middle — Grades 7–8 · 1,282 students
- Jeffrey Trail Middle — Grades 7–8 · 1,049 students
- Rancho San Joaquin Middle — Grades 7–8 · 860 students
- South Lake Middle — Grades 7–8 · 652 students
- Lakeside Middle — Grades 7–8 · 629 students
- Venado Middle — Grades 7–8 · 506 students
- Portola High — Grades 9–12 · 2,693 students
- University High — Grades 9–12 · 2,307 students
- Northwood High — Grades 9–12 · 2,244 students
- Woodbridge High — Grades 9–12 · 2,232 students
- Irvine High — Grades 9–12 · 1,964 students
- Irvine Adult Transition Programs — Grades 12–12 · 117 students
- Creekside High — Grades 9–12 · 78 students
- Woodbury Elementary — Grades K–6 · 1,095 students
- Beacon Park — Grades K–8 · 1,065 students
- Stonegate Elementary — Grades K–6 · 1,037 students
- Cypress Village Elementary — Grades K–6 · 1,007 students
- Solis Park — Grades K–8 · 972 students
- Cadence Park — Grades K–8 · 965 students
- Oak Creek Elementary — Grades K–6 · 963 students
- Portola Springs Elementary — Grades K–6 · 948 students
- Turtle Rock Elementary — Grades K–6 · 881 students
- Westpark Elementary — Grades K–6 · 876 students
- Vista Verde — Grades K–8 · 837 students
- Plaza Vista — Grades K–8 · 835 students
- Alderwood Elementary — Grades K–6 · 770 students
- Loma Ridge Elementary — Grades K–6 · 766 students
- Canyon View Elementary — Grades K–6 · 764 students
- Eastwood Elementary — Grades K–6 · 647 students
- Deerfield Elementary — Grades K–6 · 615 students
- Meadow Park Elementary — Grades K–6 · 592 students
- Brywood Elementary — Grades K–6 · 578 students
- Culverdale Elementary — Grades K–6 · 558 students
- Eastshore Elementary — Grades K–6 · 549 students
- Santiago Hills Elementary — Grades K–6 · 548 students
- Springbrook Elementary — Grades K–6 · 539 students
- University Park Elementary — Grades K–6 · 509 students
- Northwood Elementary — Grades K–6 · 508 students
- + 6 more other schools
About Irvine Unified School District
ZIP 92620 in Irvine, California in Orange County falls within the boundaries of Irvine Unified School District. Its 9/10 score puts it among the stronger districts in California on the funding, enrollment-stability, and school-count measures NCES tracks. The district operates 40 schools and serves roughly 36,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state), covering Kindergarten – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Irvine Unified School District runs approximately $15,700 annually, placing it near the California state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Irvine Unified School District is a very large district with 40 schools serving students from Kindergarten – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 36,000 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 9/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Irvine Unified School District 9 out of 10 — top-tier among California public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Irvine Unified School District is among the highest-rated public school districts in California. Top-tier ratings reflect strong per-pupil investment, stable enrollment, and structural indicators consistent with high-performing educational systems. Homes in and around zip code 92620 often carry a measurable premium relative to neighboring areas served by lower-rated districts. Families moving here for school quality will find a well-resourced district. Even within top-rated districts, individual school quality varies — confirm your specific school assignments directly with the district.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 92620
Children in zip code 92620 are assigned to Irvine Unified School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 92620, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Irvine Unified School District at (949)936-5000 or visit www.iusd.org. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — California districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Irvine
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Irvine Unified School District serves zip code 92620, homes in and around zip code 92620 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In California, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Irvine Unified School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 92620.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Irvine Unified School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 92620 data.