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Elementary Schools in San Juan Capistrano, California

Near Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 48.6/100

San Juan Capistrano, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 48.6/100 — 4.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is San Juan Hills High at 74/100, where 37.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Juan Capistrano schools average 19.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.8% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
48.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
42.7
31.4 – 74.0
Avg Exceeded %
19.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How San Juan Capistrano schools compare

San Juan Capistrano's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.6 — 4.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 31.4 to 74.0, a 42.7-point spread.

The top-ranked school is San Juan Hills High with a Scope Score of 74 and 37.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in San Juan Capistrano averages 19.8%, which is near 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 San Juan Capistrano

1 Strong All-Around7 Building Momentum

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

Schools in San Juan Capistrano ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Juan Hills High
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
37.8%Strong
74/100
2California Preparatory Academy
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
22.1%Solid
62/100
3Harold Ambuehl Elementary
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
31.1%Solid
51/100
4Del Obispo Elementary
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
21.7%Developing
48/100
5Marco Forster Middle
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
19.6%Developing
47/100
6San Juan Elementary
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
39/100
7Capistrano Union High
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
2.4%Developing
37/100
8Kinoshita Elementary
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
9.7%Developing
31/100

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 San Juan Capistrano

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.

Jserra Catholic High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 1291 students
17:1Private
St. Margaret S Episcopal School
Church of God · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1168 students
32:1Private
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 668 students
12:1Private
Stoneybrooke Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 461 students
21:1Private
Fairmont San Juan Capistrano
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 360 students
9:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Juan Capistrano

  • 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 San Juan Capistrano good?
San Juan Capistrano's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.6/100, which is 4.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 19.7% 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 San Juan Capistrano?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Juan Capistrano is San Juan Hills High with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 37.8% 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 San Juan Capistrano schools compare to the state average?
San Juan Capistrano elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 19.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 31.4 to 74.0, a 42.7-point spread.
How many schools are in San Juan Capistrano?
San Juan Capistrano has 8 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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