Good elementary and middle school district (Garden Grove, Irvine: homes, to buy, school districts)

[SC_resident]

We are looking to buy a home(preferably a Single family...) in a city in Southern California with good elementary and middle school district with a Diverse community. We are Asians. Work is in Torrance. Our upper limit is 600K.

We looked into some areas in Torrance - the good areas seem to be very expensive and old homes too.
We like Irvine - But it is too far from Work.

I have been reading up here on city-data and Cypress seems to pop up very often.

Really appreciate some advice and insights on any cities that might fit our options.

[kturbe]

You can check out the school districts by going to the Calif. Dept. of Education and looking up API scores. Sorry don't have the link handy.

[singlemom]

Hi there. I am doing the same research re: schools and have identified a site that will give you ranking and comparisons:
California School Ratings

Personally I identified my preference and contacting them tomorrow. Ladera Elementary (Tustin Unified District). Irvine area really.

I hope this helps. Good luck.

[deaksus]

Check out the website greatschools.net. Very informative!

[fashionablecowboy]

Garden Grove.

Valley View area.

[Vienna]

Sunny Hills area excellent

[SC_resident]

Thank you all.