Don Juan Avila Elementary School

26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Don Juan Avila Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Don Juan Avila Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Don Juan Avila Elementary School's student population of 675 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
675 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Don Juan Avila Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Don Juan Avila Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#662 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Don Juan Avila Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Don Juan Avila Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Don Juan Avila Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Don Juan Avila Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
19%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Don Juan Avila Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Don Juan Avila Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
48%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Don Juan Avila Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Don Juan Avila Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Don Juan Avila Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Don Juan Avila Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Don Juan Avila Elementary School's ranking?
Don Juan Avila Elementary School is ranked #662 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Don Juan Avila Elementary School often compared to?
Don Juan Avila Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary School, Canyon Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Don Juan Avila Elementary School?
675 students attend Don Juan Avila Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Don Juan Avila Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Juan Avila Elementary School?
Don Juan Avila Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Don Juan Avila Elementary School offer ?
Don Juan Avila Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Don Juan Avila Elementary School part of?
Don Juan Avila Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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