For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 8,602 students in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA are California Preparatory Academy, San Juan Hills High School 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 31% (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 92%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
California Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
San Juan Hills High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,857 students
Rank: #33.
California Connections Academy Central Coast
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 118 students
Rank: #44.
Ocasa College Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 99 students
Rank: #55.
California Connections Academy Southern California
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 5,141 students
Rank: #66.
Capistrano Union High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
31576 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5302
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5302
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| n/a 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 high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA include California Preparatory Academy, San Juan Hills High School 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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