Top Rankings
Capistrano Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 59 public schools serving 42,646 students in Capistrano Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Capistrano Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
59 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
42,646 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
1,916 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Capistrano Unified School District, which is ranked #147 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
66 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,528 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
11,688 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
56%
# Black Students
351 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
22,668 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
53%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
54 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,258 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
3,000
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,746
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,868
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,885
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,973
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,071
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,099
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,164
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,377
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,700
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,762
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,045
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,956
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,788 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,388 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$716 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$614 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,788
$19,801
Spending / Student
$14,388
$18,236
Best Capistrano Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29001 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5349
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5349
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
Rank: #22.
Tijeras Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23072 Avenida Empresa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5300
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5300
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Castille Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24042 Via La Coruna
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 234-5976
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 234-5976
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Ladera Ranch Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922
Grades: 6-8
| 1,284 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon Vista Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27800 Oak View Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 234-5941
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 234-5941
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
Wagon Wheel Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30912 Bridle Path
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
(949) 589-1953
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
(949) 589-1953
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #77.
Ladera Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5915
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5915
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #88.
Oso Grande Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30251 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5966
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5966
Grades: K-5
| 901 students
Rank: #99.
Marian Bergeson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25302 Rancho Niguel Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1540
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1540
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1010.
Philip J. Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24171 Pavion
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 454-1590
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 454-1590
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1111.
California Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #1212.
Arroyo Vista Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23371 Arroyo Vista
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #1313.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22705 Sanborn
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-9001
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-9001
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #1414.
Vista Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
Grades: K-5
| 789 students
Rank: #1515.
Don Juan Avila Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 349-9452
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 349-9452
Grades: K-5
| 706 students
Rank: #1616.
Las Flores Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25862 Antonio Pkwy.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6935
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6935
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #1717.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29851 Highlands Ave.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5980
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5980
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1818.
Las Flores Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25862 Antonio Pkwy.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6543
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6543
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #1919.
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23371 Arroyo Vista
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #2020.
Vista Del Mar Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #2121.
Laguna Niguel Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27922 Niguel Heights Blvd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5308
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5308
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #2222.
Aliso Niguel High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28000 Wolverine Way
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-5590
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-5590
Grades: 9-12
| 2,773 students
Rank: #2323.
Bathgate Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27642 Napoli Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 348-0451
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 348-0451
Grades: K-5
| 619 students
Rank: #2424.
Tesoro High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Tesoro Creek Rd.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5310
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5310
Grades: 9-12
| 2,268 students
Rank: #2525.
Esencia
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5 Aprender St.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-9200
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-9200
Grades: K-5
| 793 students
Rank: #2626.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #2727.
Concordia Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3120 Avenida Del Presidente
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-3060
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-3060
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2828.
Capistrano Valley High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26301 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6100
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,077 students
Rank: #2929.
Truman Benedict Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1251 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 498-6617
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 498-6617
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: #3030.
Aliso Viejo Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Park Ave.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-2622
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-2622
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #3131.
Capistrano Home/virtual
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Grades: K-8
| 329 students
Rank: #3232.
San Clemente High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Avenido Pico
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 492-4165
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 492-4165
Grades: 9-12
| 2,904 students
Rank: #3333.
Esencia Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Aprender St.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-9900
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-9900
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #3434.
Bernice Ayer Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1271 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #3535.
John Malcom Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32261 Charles Ave.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 248-0542
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 248-0542
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Capistrano Unified School District?
Capistrano Unified School District manages 59 public schools serving 42,646 students.
What is the rank of Capistrano Unified School District?
Capistrano Unified School District is ranked #147 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Capistrano Unified School District?
53% of Capistrano Unified School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Capistrano Unified School District?
Capistrano Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Capistrano Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,388 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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