Top 5 Best Laguna Niguel Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,415 students in Laguna Niguel, CA (there are 16 private schools, serving 1,524 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Laguna Niguel, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Laguna Niguel has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Laguna Niguel, CA are Marian Bergeson Elementary School, Moulton Elementary School and Laguna Niguel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laguna Niguel, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Laguna Niguel have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Laguna Niguel, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marian Bergeson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25302 Rancho Niguel Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1540
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
29851 Highlands Ave.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5980
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Laguna Niguel Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27922 Niguel Heights Blvd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5308
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
John Malcom Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32261 Charles Ave.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 248-0542
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Niguel Hills Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29070 Shark Bay
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5360
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #66.
Community Roots Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-4272
Grades: K-8
| 745 students
Rank: #77.
George White Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25422 Chapparosa Park Dr.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 249-3875
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #88.
Orange County Of Sciences And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3290
Grades: K-8
| 257 students
Rank: #99.
Hidden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25142 Hidden Hills Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-0050
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Laguna Niguel, California

Laguna Niguel, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5115
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3290
Grades: K-5
| 295 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Laguna Niguel, CA?
How many public schools are located in Laguna Niguel, CA?
9 public schools are located in Laguna Niguel, CA.
What percentage of students in Laguna Niguel, CA go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Laguna Niguel, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laguna Niguel, CA?
Laguna Niguel, CA public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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