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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 50 public elementary schools serving 27,183 students in Capistrano Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Capistrano Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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
7,685 Schools
# Students
42,646 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
1,916 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Capistrano Unified School District, which is ranked #106 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
66 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,528 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
11,688 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
56%
# Black Students
351 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
22,668 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
53%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
54 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,258 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
3,000
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,746
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,868
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,885
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,973
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,071
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,099
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,164
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,377
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,700
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,762
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,045
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,956
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,788 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. 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 $18,241. 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
$19,806
Spending / Student
$14,388
$18,241
Best Capistrano Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ladera Ranch Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85% )
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: #22.
Vista Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
Grades: K-5
| 789 students
Rank: #33.
Wagon Wheel Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30912 Bridle Path
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
(949) 589-1953
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
(949) 589-1953
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Oso Grande Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30251 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5966
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5966
Grades: K-5
| 901 students
Rank: #55.
Arroyo Vista Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81% )
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: #66.
Vista Del Mar Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81% )
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: #77.
Ladera Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79% )
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: #99.
Canyon Vista Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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: #1010.
Laguna Niguel Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77% )
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: #1111.
Castille Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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: #1212.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79% )
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: #1313.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29001 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5349
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5349
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
Rank: #1414.
Bathgate Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79% )
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: #1515.
Capistrano Home/virtual
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84% )
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
Grades: K-8
| 329 students
Rank: #1616.
Las Flores Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77% )
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: #1717.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78% )
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: #1818.
Tijeras Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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: #1919.
Concordia Elementary School
(Math: 69% | 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: #2020.
Don Juan Avila Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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: #2121.
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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: #2222.
Las Flores Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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: #2323.
Truman Benedict Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71% )
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: #2424.
Esencia
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Aprender St.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-9200
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-9200
Grades: K-5
| 793 students
Rank: #2525.
John Malcom Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70% )
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
Rank: #2626.
George White Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25422 Chapparosa Park Dr.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 249-3875
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 249-3875
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #2727.
Aliso Viejo Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70% )
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: #2828.
Marian Bergeson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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: #2929.
Carl Hankey Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27252 Nubles
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
Rank: #3030.
Bernice Ayer Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71% )
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: #3131.
Philip J. Reilly Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24171 Pavion
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 454-1590
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 454-1590
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #3232.
Shorecliffs Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 Via Socorro
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 498-1660
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 498-1660
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #3333.
Hidden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25142 Hidden Hills Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-0050
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-0050
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Marco Forster Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25601 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5907
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5907
Grades: 6-8
| 1,186 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Newhart Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25001 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 855-0162
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 855-0162
Grades: 6-8
| 1,076 students
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