Best Schools in Laguna Niguel, CA
Laguna Niguel, CA has a total of 30 schools including 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 19 elementary schools. A total of 22,278 students attend Laguna Niguel, CA schools. On average, schools in Laguna Niguel score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Laguna Niguel exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Laguna Niguel, CA
Laguna Niguel, CA has 5 high schools with 10,555 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 Laguna Niguel score 61% 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 Laguna Niguel meet expectations.
1. Aliso Niguel High
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2774 Students
2. San Juan Hills High
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2857 Students
3. Capistrano Valley High
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2029 Students
4. Dana Hills High
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1965 Students
5. Laguna Beach High
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Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 930 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laguna Niguel, CA
Laguna Niguel, CA has 6 middle schools with 5,113 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 Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel underperform expectations.
1. Marco Forster Middle
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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. Newhart Middle
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1038 Students
4. Thurston Middle
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Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
5. Aliso Viejo Middle
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
6. Don Juan Avila Middle
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laguna Niguel, CA
Laguna Niguel, CA has 19 elementary schools with 6,610 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 Laguna Niguel score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Laguna Niguel N/A.
1. Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts
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Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students
2. John Malcom Elementary
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 548 Students
3. Mcdowell School
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Mcdowell School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 89 Students
4. Community Roots Academy
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Community Roots Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 783 Students
5. Laguna Niguel Elementary
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
6. Marian Bergeson Elementary
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 506 Students
7. Laguna Niguel Jr Academy
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Laguna Niguel Jr Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 44 Students
8. George White Elementary
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
9. El Morro Elementary
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Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
10. Moulton Elementary
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Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 550 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Laguna Niguel, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Laguna Niguel, CA has a total population of 64,197 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Laguna Niguel, 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 Laguna Niguel, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laguna Niguel, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laguna Niguel, CA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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