Education

The quality of education provided in Mission Viejo’s schools and institutions is something the city is quite proud of. They emphasize educational excellence as well as strong values. Mission Viejo schools have a high school diploma rate of 94 percent, and nearly half of their students have graduated from college. Mission Viejo is served by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, which has 78 schools.

Public Schools
Oxford Preparatory Academy South
Philip J Reilly Elementary School
Newhart Middle School
Mission Viejo High School
Bathgate Elementary School Foundation
Carl Hankey K-8 School
Viejo Elementary School
Trabuco Hills High School
Capistrano Valley High School
Agage Academy
Sonrisa School
Fusion Academy Mission Viejo
Silverado High School

Colleges/Universities
Soka University of America
Webster University
Chapman University Rinker Health Science
University of California Irvine
Louis Mount University
123 College of Orange County

Public Library
Mission Viejo Library
Aliso Viejo Library
Aurora Public Library
Orange Country Library El Toro
EDUCATION NEWS
Mission Viejo to Host National Night Out Event
News Summary Mission Viejo is set to host a National Night Out event at Marty Russo Youth Athletic Park. The initiative, organized by local police, aims to enhance community relations...
Mission Viejo High School Football Season Preview
News Summary Mission Viejo High School is preparing for a new season of high school football with high hopes and a strong roster. As they enter the Alpha League, the...
Mission Viejo High School Football Season Begins
News Summary The 2025 football season kicked off at Mission Viejo High School with the beginning of practice for high school teams in Orange County. Players engaged in warm-up drills,...
Saddleback Boys Basketball Team Falls Short in Semifinals
News Summary In a closely contested CIF-SS Division 5A semifinal matchup, the Saddleback boys basketball team lost to Arroyo 60-58. The game featured outstanding performances, particularly from Saddleback’s Chris Trotter,...
HSRatings Introduces Paywall, Impacting High School Football Playoffs
News Summary HSRatings, a key resource for Bay Area high school football rankings, has implemented a paywall for the first time in its history, raising concerns over playoff seeding. The...
California’s Legacy of Producing Elite NFL Quarterbacks
News Summary California continues to lead in shaping elite NFL quarterbacks, producing 25% of current starters. With the upcoming high school football season, fans can now engage with talented youngsters....
Mission Viejo Hosts Annual Cardboard Boat Derby
News Summary The Cardboard Boat Derby in Mission Viejo invites teams to compete in a creative boat-building challenge on August 2. Participants will use cardboard and duct tape to construct...
Saddleback High School Boys Basketball Team’s Tough Semifinal Loss
News Summary Saddleback High School’s boys basketball team faced a narrow defeat against Arroyo in the CIF Division 5A playoffs semifinals, ending their remarkable season with a record of 14...
Saddleback High Football Wins First League Title in Decades
News Summary Saddleback High School’s football team clinched the Zeta League title with a 23-0 victory over Magnolia High School, marking their first league championship since 1986. With a season...