For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 385 students in Capistrano Beach, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 117 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Capistrano Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Capistrano Beach, CA is Palisades Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Capistrano Beach, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Capistrano Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Capistrano Beach, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26462 Via Sacramento
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-5942
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-5942
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Capistrano Beach, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southern California Connections Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
26440 Via California
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(858) 274-7200
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(858) 274-7200
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Capistrano Beach, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Capistrano Beach, CA include Palisades Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Capistrano Beach, CA?
1 public schools are located in Capistrano Beach, CA.
What percentage of students in Capistrano Beach, CA go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Capistrano Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Capistrano Beach, CA?
Capistrano Beach, CA public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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