Lake Forest, CA Education – Graduation Rates, Student To Teacher Ratio & Test Scores

Lake Forest school information

Index	Lake Forest	California	National
Average Test Scores	54%	38%	49%
Student/Teacher ratio	24:1	20:1	16:1
Total public schools	9	8,308	79,221
Total private schools	5	3,438	24,874
Total post-secondary schools	2	1,085	7,963

The Lake Forest, CA educational system consists of 9 public schools, 5 private schools and 2 post-secondary schools. Lake Forest public schools have average test scores of 54% which is 40% higher than than the California average and 9% higher than than the national average. The student to teach ratio of Lake Forest public schools is 24:1, compared to 20:1 in California and 16:1 across all of the United States. A total of 90.7% of students have completed 8th grade, 90.5% have completed high school, 45.1% have completed a bachelor’s degree and 4.4% have completed a doctorate degree.

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The average school test scores in Lake Forest are 9% higher than the national average.
There are approximately 9 public schools in Lake Forest.
90.7% of people in Lake Forest have completed 8th grade.
90.5% of people in Lake Forest have completed high school.
45.1% of people in Lake Forest have completed a bachelors degree.

Best Schools in Lake Forest

El Toro High25255 Toledo WayGrades: 9 - 12Students: 2,548 · Ratio: 26:159
Foothill Ranch Elementary25642 Diseno Dr.Grades: KG - 6Students: 1,100 · Ratio: 29:161
La Madera Elementary25350 Serrano Rd.Grades: KG - 6Students: 626 · Ratio: 28:164
Lake Forest Elementary21801 Pittsford Dr.Grades: KG - 6Students: 894 · Ratio: 30:156
Olivewood Elementary23391 Dune Mear Rd.Grades: KG - 6Students: 490 · Ratio: 28:131
Portola Hills Elementary19422 Saddleback Ranch Rd.Grades: KG - 6Students: 764 · Ratio: 28:172
Ralph A. Gates Elementary23882 Landisview Ave.Grades: KG - 6Students: 1,059 · Ratio: 29:142
Rancho Canada Elementary21801 Winding WayGrades: KG - 6Students: 696 · Ratio: 27:156
Santiago Elementary24982 Rivendell Dr.Grades: KG - 6Students: 449 · Ratio: 29:142
Serrano Intermediate24642 Jeronimo Rd.Grades: 7 - 8Students: 1,233 · Ratio: 29:155

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Education level achieved in Lake Forest

Index	Lake Forest	California	National
Completed 8th grade	90.7%	81.1%	84.3%
Completed high school	90.5%	79.8%	83.0%
Completed some college	76.1%	61.5%	59.4%
Completed associate degree	53.3%	39.8%	38.5%
Completed bachelors	45.1%	32.0%	30.3%
Completed masters	15.6%	11.9%	11.5%
Completed professional degree	4.4%	3.9%	3.3%
Completed doctorate	1.6%	1.6%	1.3%

Highest level of education achieved in Lake Forest (high school & post-secondary)

Nearby cities with high average school scores

City, State	Population	Avg. Test Scores	National Avg.
Irvine, CA	246,992	75%	52%
Ladera Ranch, CA	27,121	72%	46%
Laguna Beach, CA	23,204	72%	46%
Coto de Caza, CA	14,845	69%	39%
Las Flores, CA	5,671	68%	39%
Lake Forest, CA	80,658	54%	9%

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Avg. Test Scores	National Avg.
Largo, FL	80,678	48%	2%
Avondale, AZ	80,631	31%	37%
Bryan, TX	80,552	65%	32%
Fayetteville, AR	80,552	50%	1%
Cranston, RI	80,882	34%	30%
Lake Forest, CA	80,658	54%	9%

Source: The Lake Forest, CA education data displayed above is derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and from the National Center for Education Statistics. The average school test scores are based on all schools that completed test scores within the state. Average test scores are conducted by each state independently and the type of tests may change from one state to another. Test scores were not available for all schools within the state, but were available for the vast majority.