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Elementary Schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

6 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.

How Rancho Santa Margarita schools compare

Rancho Santa Margarita's 6 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 59.2 — 13.7 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 44.5 to 70.7, a 26.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Las Flores Elementary with a composite of 70.7 and 52.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Rancho Santa Margarita schools average 37.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Rancho Santa Margarita averages 10.3%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
59.2
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
26.2
44.5 – 70.7
Avg Exceeded %
37.7%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
6
With composite scores
# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Las Flores Elementary
Capistrano Unified
Orange 70.7 52.0% 78.2% 11.8% 0.6%
2 Arroyo Vista Elementary
Capistrano Unified
Orange 62.3 38.4% 69.8% 7.8% 1.3%
3 Tijeras Creek Elementary
Capistrano Unified
Orange 61.6 45.0% 70.7% 8.4% 0.6%
4 Trabuco Mesa Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified
Orange 58.9 46.0% 68.7% 8.0% 0.8%
5 Melinda Heights Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified
Orange 57.3 29.6% 58.9% 9.8% 0.8%
6 Cielo Vista Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified
Orange 44.5 15.0% 38.0% 15.9% 1.0%