Schools & Education

Consistently recognized as one of the safest cities in America, Lake Forest has well-established neighborhood and business watch programs and strong community service programs. Lake Forest has a high satisfaction rating among its residents. It has the feel of a big city with the charm of a small town, where people are connected and involved.

In addition to the renowned Southern California weather, Lake Forest is surrounded by the best in outdoor sports and scenery. The city has 30 public parks, and a collection of fun and challenging equestrian, biking and hiking trails, including Limestone Canyon and Whiting Ranch Regional Wilderness Park.

Area Educational Opportunities
Residents benefit from an excellent educational system led by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, consisting of 24 elementary schools, 5 intermediate schools, 4 high schools, a continuation high school, an independent study high school, and a special education school.

Additionally, some of the top universities with world-class Masters in Business Administration programs are located in Orange County. The diverse and innovative educational programs are a significant advantage to local employers.

Nearby Colleges and Universities

School	Proximity
Irvine Valley College	7.1 miles
Concordia University	9.1 miles
University of California, Irvine	11.4 miles
Saddleback College	12 miles
Soka University	12.8 miles
Chapman University	18.1 miles
California State University, Fullerton	24.1 miles