Best High Schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA has 6 high schools with 10,542 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 Rancho Santa Margarita score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rancho Santa Margarita exceed expectations.

1. Trabuco Hills High

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2579 Students

2. Tesoro High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2217 Students

3. El Toro High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students

4. Mission Viejo High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1646 Students

5. Capistrano Valley High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2029 Students

Best Middle Schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA has 5 middle schools with 3,607 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 Rancho Santa Margarita score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rancho Santa Margarita underperform expectations.

1. Newhart Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1038 Students

2. Las Flores Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students

3. Arroyo Vista Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students

4. Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1041 Students

5. Los Alisos Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 656 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA has 19 elementary schools with 8,493 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 Rancho Santa Margarita score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rancho Santa Margarita N/A.

1. St Johns Episcopal School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Johns Episcopal School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 493 Students

2. Dba Mission Hills Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dba Mission Hills Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 309 Students

3. Tijeras Creek Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students

4. Serra Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Serra Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1026 Students

5. Rancho Viejo Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rancho Viejo Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 115 Students

6. Portola Hills Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 742 Students

7. Las Flores Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students

8. Arroyo Vista Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 498 Students

9. De Portola Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 595 Students

10. Melinda Heights Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Saddleback Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 959 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA has a total population of 47,941 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

22,642

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

26.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.85 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,131 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

91 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Trabuco Canyon, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Coto de Caza, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mission Viejo, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lake Forest, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Foothill Ranch, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Modjeska, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Silverado, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ladera Ranch, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Laguna Hills, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Laguna Woods, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations