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 2024-25 school year, there are 50 public elementary schools serving 26,682 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 59% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
59 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
41,749 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
1,857 Teachers
172,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Capistrano Unified School District, which is ranked #147 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
51 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,510 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
11,351 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
54%
# Black Students
338 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
21,906 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
53%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
55 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,485 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
3,258
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,666
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,770
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,883
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,850
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,977
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,027
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,115
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,136
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,531
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,683
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,714
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,139
36,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,149 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,697 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$716 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$614 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,149
$21,485
Spending / Student
$14,697
$19,787
Best Capistrano Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chaparral Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #22.
Tijeras Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Castille Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #44.
Ladera Ranch Middle School
Magnet 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,196 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #66.
Wagon Wheel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #77.
Ladera Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 605 students
Rank: #88.
Oso Grande Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 916 students
Rank: #99.
Marian Bergeson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1010.
Philip J. Reilly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1111.
Arroyo Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Rank: #1212.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
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
| 589 students
Rank: #1313.
Vista Del Mar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #1414.
Don Juan Avila Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 668 students
Rank: #1515.
Las Flores Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #1616.
Moulton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #1717.
Las Flores Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #1818.
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1919.
Vista Del Mar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
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
| 549 students
Rank: #2020.
Laguna Niguel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #2121.
Bathgate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #2222.
Esencia
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 873 students
Rank: #2323.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 916 students
Rank: #2424.
Concordia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | 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
| 516 students
Rank: #2525.
Truman Benedict Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
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
| 600 students
Rank: #2626.
Aliso Viejo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #2727.
Capistrano Home/virtual
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 107 students
Rank: #2828.
Esencia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Rank: #2929.
Bernice Ayer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
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
| 883 students
Rank: #3030.
John Malcom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #3131.
Newhart Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,038 students
Rank: #3232.
Niguel Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 721 students
Rank: #3333.
George White Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
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
| 396 students
Rank: #3434.
Carl Hankey Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #3535.
Palisades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26462 Via Sacramento
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-5942
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-5942
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
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