SANTIAGO HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Santiago Hills Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Irvine Unified school district, located in Irvine, CA with about 611 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 22 teachers, Santiago Hills Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Santiago Hills Elementary School, located in the Northwood neighborhood of Irvine, California, is a highly-rated public school within the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). Serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on developing the "whole child." The campus environment emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy with enrichment programs that foster critical thinking, creativity, and technological proficiency.

Beyond its academic rigor, Santiago Hills is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school benefits from a collaborative relationship with the PTA and the broader Irvine community, which supports various extracurricular opportunities, school events, and facility enhancements. By promoting character education and a supportive social-emotional learning environment, Santiago Hills strives to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Santiago Hills Elementary at (949) 936-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.