Excellent
#912 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Elementary School · Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley District · Aliso Viejo, CA
A charter elementary school in Aliso Viejo, CA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
81 Columbia Ste. 101, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
- Math 78% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,009/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aliso Viejo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,538
Median home value
$849,900
Median rent
$2,764/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is listed in Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is a public elementary school in Aliso Viejo, CA, part of Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley District, serving approximately 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #912 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
What grades does Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley serve?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley rank in CA?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley ranks #912 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley's MySchoolScout rating?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley a charter school?
Yes, Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley a Title I school?
No, Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley?
14.1% of students at Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (949) 540-7800
- Area population (ZIP 92656)
- 52,645
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92656; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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