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Schools in 92675 — San Juan Capistrano, California

92675 has 8 ranked schools averaging 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. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

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%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 92675 schools perform

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

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92675 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +6.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92675 averages 19.8%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 92675 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92675
92675San Juan Capistrano848.6
92673San Clemente666.4+17.7
92677Laguna Niguel763.5+14.8
92672San Clemente557.4+8.8
92679Coto De Caza366.8+18.1
92683Westminster1649.9+1.3

School archetypes in 92675

3 On the Rise2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 92675 are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

All schools in 92675

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1San Juan Hills High
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
74Orange37.8%67.8%18.9%1.2%
2California Preparatory Academy
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
62Orange22.1%49.2%11.3%0.8%
3Harold Ambuehl Elementary
Capistrano Unified Growth Engine
51Orange31.1%56.8%11.9%3.7%
4Del Obispo Elementary
Capistrano Unified On the Rise
48Orange21.7%46.8%20.5%1.0%
5Marco Forster Middle
Capistrano Unified Growth Engine
47Orange19.6%43.0%16.8%4.9%
6San Juan Elementary
Capistrano Unified On the Rise
39Orange13.0%31.7%15.1%0.9%
7Capistrano Union High
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
37Orange2.4%12.1%44.9%8.5%
8Kinoshita Elementary
Capistrano Unified On the Rise
31Orange9.7%24.4%19.3%1.0%

Schools in 92675 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92675

  • 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.