Del Cerro Elementary

Del Cerro Elementary serves 381 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in Mission Viejo's affluent 92691 zip code. With 17 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22.4 to 1, providing a structured learning environment for its elementary students. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranking in the 85th percentile statewide at #1400 out of 9,566 California elementary schools.

Students show consistent achievement across core subjects, with 60% of students performing at proficient or above levels in both English Language Arts and mathematics across all grade levels tested. Del Cerro Elementary draws families from an educated and financially stable community, where the median household income reaches $134,070 and 47% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 5.2% reflects the economic advantages many students bring to their educational experience, with median home values of $867,600 indicating a well-established residential area.

Located on Regina Street in this large suburban setting of Orange County, Del Cerro Elementary operates within one of Mission Viejo's desirable neighborhoods, serving families who have chosen this planned community for its quality of life and educational opportunities.

The student-teacher ratio at Del Cerro Elementary is 22.4:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.