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Best Schools in Ladera Ranch, CA
Ladera Ranch, CA has 16 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 13,590 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Ladera Ranch greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ladera Ranch, CA
The top high schools in Ladera Ranch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tesoro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2217 Students
2. San Juan Hills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2857 Students
3. Capistrano Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2029 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ladera Ranch, CA
The top middle schools in Ladera Ranch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ladera Ranch Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1196 Students
2. Las Flores Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students
3. Esencia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
4. Carl Hankey Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ladera Ranch, CA
The top elementary schools in Ladera Ranch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chaparral Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 627 Students
2. Las Flores Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
3. Wagon Wheel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
4. Esencia
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 873 Students
5. Oso Grande Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 916 Students
6. Ladera Ranch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 605 Students
7. Carl Hankey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students
8. Pacific Preschool
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pacific Preschool • Private • Grades KG • 13 Students
9. Montessori Of Ladera Ranch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Of Ladera Ranch • Private • Grades Pre K - 2 • 163 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ladera Ranch, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ladera Ranch, CA has a total population of 27,747 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ladera Ranch, 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 Ladera Ranch, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ladera Ranch, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ladera Ranch, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ladera Ranch, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ladera Ranch, CA
How many schools are in Ladera Ranch, CA?
Ladera Ranch, CA has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 13,590 students in total.
How do schools in Ladera Ranch perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Ladera Ranch score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Ladera Ranch greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ladera Ranch?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Ladera Ranch
4 of 4 schools in Ladera Ranch carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in Ladera Ranch. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.