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 2025-26 school year, there are 49 public elementary schools serving 26,412 students in Capistrano Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Capistrano Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
59 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
40,733 Students
3,821,898 Students
# Teachers
1,881 Teachers
173,967 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Capistrano Unified School District, which is ranked #141 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
12%
% Hispanic
27%
55%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
52%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,576 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,064 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$716 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$614 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,576
$19,978
Spending / Student
$15,064
$18,399
Best Capistrano Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wagon Wheel Elementary School
(Math: 85% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 78% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Canyon Vista Elementary School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Castille Elementary School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,100 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Tijeras Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Ladera Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 78% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Oso Grande Elementary School
(Math: 77% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Arroyo Vista Middle School
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Marian Bergeson Elementary School
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Vista Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Avenue Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
Gr: K-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Don Juan Avila Elementary School
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22705 Sanborn
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-9001
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-9001
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Las Flores Middle School
(Math: 67% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Bathgate Elementary School
(Math: 72% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Philip J. Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 67% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1818.
Vista Del Mar Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Avenue Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1919.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 68% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 68% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Esencia
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
(Math: 63% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Capistrano Home/virtual
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Gr: K-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Laguna Niguel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2525.
Truman Benedict Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1251 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 498-6617
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 498-6617
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2626.
Esencia Middle School
(Math: 68% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2727.
Bernice Ayer Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1271 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
Gr: 6-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2828.
Concordia Elementary School
(Math: 60% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2929.
Aliso Viejo Middle School
(Math: 62% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3030.
John Malcom Elementary School
(Math: 68% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3131.
Niguel Hills Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29070 Shark Bay
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5360
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5360
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3232.
Carl Hankey Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27252 Nubles
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3333.
Fred Newhart Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25001 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 855-0162
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 855-0162
Gr: 6-8 | 1,083 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3434.
George White Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25422 Chapparosa Park Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 249-3875
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 249-3875
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3535.
Carl Hankey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27252 Nubles St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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