When we moved back to OC from Temecula, we initially moved into Quail Ridge, an IAC development. Great place, and if you want to have the ability to move into a newer home similar to CV, Quail Hill is a similar neighborhood in regards to newness, nice topography, etc. This way you won’t have to switch schools, which was a concern for us.
Anywhere in Irvine you will find good schools, and Alderwood elementary is no exception. For our needs and what we were looking for, it was the best, and has proved itself to be an incredible school. IMO, the two best schools are Alderwood and Bonita Canyon in Turtle Rock.
We have employees scattered throughout IAC communities, and if I were to rank the two best IAC communities, it would be Quail Ridge and the Villages. With QR getting the preference for families and the Village if you are single. The Village is newer, nicer, right across from the Spectrum and more of a corporate feel, and if you do like it better the kids there do go to Alderwood.
