Why Live in Lake Forest?
Located in the heart of Saddleback Valley, Lake Forest is a popular location to live in because of its sunny weather, conveniently close proximity to freeways, and accessibility to beach areas. This business-friendly city is committed to developing its economy and offers an impressive array of local amenities such as area shopping centers, countless dining options, cultural attractions, and natural scenery for growing families to enjoy!
City Statistics:
Population
80,658
Median Home Value
$550,600
Popular Activities
Do you love complex team building activities? Escape the Place will challenge you and your team to solve clues and puzzles to unlock the mystery and escape their cleverly designed rooms. It’s a fun and entertaining way to test your problem solving skills.
Tucked away on the banks of Santiago Creek, the Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens offers docent-led tours of the historic house that will take you through the years Madame Modjeska resided in her canyon home. If you enjoy rich history, this is the perfect place for you.
Frisby Cellars Winery is a fun and relaxing place to sit and enjoy wine with friends or your significant other. This winery has been creating award-winning wines since 2008 and is committed to producing the best quality wine for their guests.
Popular events in Lake Forest include the Annual 4th of July Parade, Lake Forest Farmers Market, Friday Fever, and Movies in the Park.
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Education
Lake Forest has 18 primary and secondary schools and is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. The Saddleback Valley Unified School District is highly rated and has over 28,000 students with a student-teacher ratio of 27 to 1.
The Saddleback Valley Unified School District’s vision statement is “Preparing today’s students to succeed in tomorrow’s world.”
Lake Forest has 8 schools within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District:
- El Toro High School
- Foothill Ranch Elementary School
- La Madera Elementary School
- Lake Forest Elementary School
- Montevideo Elementary School
- Rancho Canada Elementary School
- Trabuco Hills High School
Other Schools
Abiding Savior Lutheran School Their goal is to communicate Christ’s love to everyone, everywhere and their love for Him. Students learn effective decision-making skills, and Christian character traits are molded and applied.
Arbor Christian Schools Each child enrolled is provided the opportunity to develop spiritually, mentally, emotionally, socially, and physically.
Ralph A. Gates Elementary School Serve students of diverse, cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. They strive for high academic standards and expectations for students.