For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 8,806 students in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA are Capistrano Home/virtual, California Connections Central Coast and California Connections Monterey Bay. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan Capistrano, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
California Connections Central Coast
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Highway 166
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Grades: K-12
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
California Connections Monterey Bay
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Whispering Pines Dr. Ste.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(831) 200-1006
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(831) 200-1006
Grades: K-12
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
Harold Ambuehl Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28001 San Juan Creek Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0400
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0400
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Del Obispo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25591 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5905
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5905
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ocasa College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31522 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 269-3290
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 269-3290
Grades: 6-12
| 129 students
Rank: #77.
California Connections Southern California
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Grades: K-12
| 4,868 students
Rank: #88.
San Juan Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31642 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-4533
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-4533
Grades: K-5
| 681 students
Rank: #99.
Marco Forster Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%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: #1010.
Kinoshita Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Via Positiva
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 489-2131
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 489-2131
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
San Juan Capistrano, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
33272 Valle Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA include Capistrano Home/virtual, California Connections Central Coast and California Connections Monterey Bay.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
10 public elementary schools are located in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
San Juan Capistrano, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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