As a high school teacher in Irvine, I can tell you that Irvine is a great place for your 10 year-old daughter to go to school. My principal used to say that Irvine is the only district in the state of California where K-12 schools’ API (Academic Performance Index) are all above 800 points (State’s goal). It is almost ridiculous to even think about paying for renting in Irvine let alone buying a house in Irvine. I guess maybe because I’m a teacher, but a couple of months ago, I checked this one bedroom apartment in the center of Irvine and the rent was $1500/month. I know that the reason many people are willing to buy homes in Irvine (million dollars/ quail hills homes) is the school system.
I also love Irvine because all the kids are lovely, kind and respectful because they come from families that care for their education. Here are a few statistics that I know: 60% of the parents have graduate degrees, 55% White, 25% Asian, 15% Hispanic and 5% others. Good Luck
