Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley

Tucked into the well-planned suburbs of Lake Forest, Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is one of those charter schools that families in South Orange County actively seek out and plan around. With near-perfect scores across English, math, and especially science, it draws parents who want a rigorous K-8 experience without leaving the neighborhood feel behind. Lake Forest itself is a safe, family-friendly community with good parks and easy access to the rest of Orange County — the kind of place where choosing a school like Oxford Prep feels like a natural extension of an already education-focused lifestyle.