Best Schools in Dana Point, CA
Dana Point, CA has a total of 19 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 13,320 students attend Dana Point, CA schools. On average, schools in Dana Point score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dana Point don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Dana Point, CA
Dana Point, CA has 4 high schools with 5,977 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dana Point score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dana Point exceed expectations.
1. California Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students
2. San Juan Hills High
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2857 Students
3. Dana Hills High
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1965 Students
4. Laguna Beach High
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Projected Test Scores
Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 930 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dana Point, CA
Dana Point, CA has 4 middle schools with 3,061 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dana Point score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dana Point underperform expectations.
1. Marco Forster Middle
SchoolGrade
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1082 Students
2. Niguel Hills Middle
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
3. Thurston Middle
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Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
4. Shorecliffs Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dana Point, CA
Dana Point, CA has 11 elementary schools with 4,282 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dana Point score 10% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dana Point underperform expectations.
1. Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs
SchoolGrade
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 30 Students
2. John Malcom Elementary
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 548 Students
3. Monarch Bay Montessori Academy
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Monarch Bay Montessori Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 113 Students
4. St Edward Parish School
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St Edward Parish School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 781 Students
5. St Edward The Confessor Parish School
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St Edward The Confessor Parish School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 781 Students
6. El Morro Elementary
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Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
7. Moulton Elementary
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 550 Students
8. Capistrano Home/virtual
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 107 Students
9. Richard Henry Dana Elementary
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 294 Students
10. Del Obispo Elementary
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dana Point, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dana Point, CA has a total population of 26,108 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dana Point, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dana Point, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
59.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
51.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dana Point, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dana Point, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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