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Elementary Schools in Ladera Ranch, California: Ladera Ranch schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 72.9/100

Ladera Ranch, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 72.9/100 — 28.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Chaparral Elementary at 77/100, where 63.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Ladera Ranch schools average 57.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 3 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.3% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
72.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
7.0
70.4 – 77.3
Avg Exceeded %
57.4%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
8.3%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary3Strong
72.9/100
57.4%+28.1
Middle1Strong
79.4/100
50.6%+36.8

How Ladera Ranch schools compare

Ladera Ranch has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 72.9/100 — 28.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Chaparral Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 63.5% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Ladera Ranch schools average 57.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Ladera Ranch averages 8.3% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Ladera Ranch

3 High Ceiling

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Ladera Ranch

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ladera Ranch Middle
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
50.6%Strong
79/100
2Chaparral Elementary
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
63.5%Strong
77/100
3Oso Grande Elementary
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
56.7%Strong
71/100
4Ladera Ranch Elementary
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
51.9%Strong
70/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Ladera Ranch good?
Ladera Ranch's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.9/100, which is 28.1 points above the state average. 57.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 77/100 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 72.9/100 — 28.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 57.4% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.3% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Ladera Ranch?
Ladera Ranch has 3 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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