http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/180240/-Irvine-schools-and-other-schools We are currently renting in Irvine, and of course that means my son goes to one of the local schools here. We need a bigger home, and have a hard time finding it Irvine.The schools in Lake Forest, Mission Viejo or near by have a much lower score for over all.Why is the shools in Irvine better than elsewhere? GreatSchools en-us woofwoof Two reasons. Socioeconomically, Irvine is very affluent. Two, there is a large Asian population in Irvine, and as a rule, Asian parents demand a lot of their kids in school. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/180240/-Irvine-schools-and-other-schools?cpage=1#comment_180354 5100.180354 Mon, 05 May 2008 19:58:47 -0700 Debilou Usually it has to do with a variety of things that probably come down to the families of the students at the school. Often times, neighborhoods with kids who have ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/180240/-Irvine-schools-and-other-schools?cpage=1#comment_180337 5100.180337 Mon, 05 May 2008 18:53:35 -0700