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Elementary Schools in Ladera Ranch, California

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 76.5/100

Ladera Ranch, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 76.5/100 — 32.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Chaparral Elementary at 81/100, where 63.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Ladera Ranch schools average 55.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 4 schools, 4 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
76.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
8.3
72.7 – 81.0
Avg Exceeded %
55.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
8.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How Ladera Ranch schools compare

Ladera Ranch's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 76.5 — 32.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 72.7 to 81.0, a 8.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Chaparral Elementary with a Scope Score of 81 and 63.5% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Ladera Ranch schools average 55.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Ladera Ranch averages 8.8%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Ladera Ranch

4 High Ceiling

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Ladera Ranch ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Chaparral Elementary
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
63.5%Strong
81/100
2Ladera Ranch Middle
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
50.6%Strong
79/100
3Ladera Ranch Elementary
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
51.9%Strong
73/100
4Oso Grande Elementary
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
56.7%Strong
73/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Ladera Ranch

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Montessori of Ladera Ranch
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-2 · 43 students
8:1Private
Pacific Preschool
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 13 students
9:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Ladera Ranch

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Ladera Ranch good?
Ladera Ranch's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 76.5/100, which is 32.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 55.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Ladera Ranch?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Ladera Ranch is Chaparral Elementary with a Scope Score of 81/100 and 63.5% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Ladera Ranch schools compare to the state average?
Ladera Ranch elementary schools average a Scope Score of 76.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (32.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 55.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 72.7 to 81.0, a 8.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Ladera Ranch?
Ladera Ranch has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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