For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 8,559 students in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA are San Juan Hills High School, California Preparatory Academy and California Connections Academy Central Coast. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan Capistrano, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Juan Capistrano have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
San Juan Capistrano, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Juan Hills High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Juan Hills High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29211 Stallion Ridge
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5900
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,768 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
California Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
California Connections Academy Central Coast
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Highway 166
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(661) 214-3065
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(661) 214-3065
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Ocasa College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31522 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 269-3290
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 269-3290
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
California Connections Academy Southern California
Charter School
(Math: 21% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 5,189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Capistrano Union High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31422 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 489-7216
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 489-7216
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Community Day
Alternative School
31576 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5302
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5302
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
College And Career Advantage
Vocational School
33122 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9464
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9464
Gr: 8-12
San Juan Capistrano, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
33272 Valle Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Gr: K-12
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA include San Juan Hills High School, California Preparatory Academy and California Connections Academy Central Coast.
How many public high schools are located in San Juanpistrano?
8 public high schools are located in San Juanpistrano.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juanpistrano?
San Juanpistrano public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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