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We have relocated to Irvine. The property we liked is in Turtle Ridge which means the elementary school will be Vista Verde (not Turtle or Bonita Elementary school). Any comments?

Thanks @IrvineRes for the response and great suggestion. We will certainly visit the schools in the morning during drop off and visit classes. I myself prefer a smaller school and leaning towards Bonita Canyon elementary.

We are relocating to OC in a couple of weeks. We have narrowed it down to Irvine: turtle rock and shady canyon area. Our kid will be going to Kindergarten this year. Could you kindly provide some insight into Turtle Rock Elementary vs Bonita Canyon Elementary school? It would be helpful to hear...

Thank you, @Irvinecommuter. This is the answer, we were looking for. Agree 100% leadership, innovation, passion, and personality are the traits that matter the most. Grades/SAT/School are just one of the variables. A great school creates a great environment and high-performance culture. I think...

We can afford Private but we absolutely prefer Public School. Just have to make a decision between Irvine, Laguna Beach, and Newport Coast elementary schools.

Irvine, Newport Coast, and Laguna Beach are the only areas we are considering, so it's one of the schools in those zones. A school where a child  will appreciate hard work and humility

We are relocating to OC and our kid will be going to KG in 2019. I am looking into Irvine (Turtle Elementary), Newport Coast (Newport Coast Elementary) and Laguna Beach (Top of the World, El Morro Elementary). I am also considering future Middle/High School. My wife loves Newport Coast area and...