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Laguna Niguel · 92677

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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The schools in 92677 are the same schools listed on the Laguna Niguel page.

Laguna Niguel ElementaryMarian Bergeson ElementaryMoulton ElementaryJohn Malcom ElementaryCommunity Roots AcademyGeorge White ElementaryNiguel Hills MiddleOrange County Academy of Sciences and ArtsHidden Hills Elementary92677N ↑
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92677 at a glance

92677 (Laguna Niguel) has 9 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

8Elementary schools1Middle school
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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8 comparable schools · average 59.0/100 · range 37.0–65.0

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1 comparable schools · average 59.3/100 · range 59.3–59.3

Explore ZIP codes near 92677

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92656Aliso Viejo82.9 mi
92675San Juan Capistrano123.5 mi
92653Laguna Hills34.2 mi
92651Laguna Beach44.5 mi
92694Ladera Ranch64.5 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

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Schools in 92677

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Elementary schools in 92677 · 8 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Laguna Niguel Elementary
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
52.3%91st percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100
Marian Bergeson Elementary
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
50.2%90th percentile · StrongScope Score 64/100
Moulton Elementary
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
46.3%90th percentile · StrongScope Score 64/100
John Malcom Elementary
Capistrano Unified Growth Engine
41.1%89th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100
Community Roots Academy
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
42.6%88th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100
George White Elementary
Capistrano Unified Growth Engine
39.9%88th percentile · StrongScope Score 61/100

Middle schools in 92677 · 1 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Niguel Hills Middle
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
35.8%88th percentile · StrongScope Score 59/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 92677?
This SchoolScope directory lists 9 public schools in 92677 (Laguna Niguel) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 92677?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Laguna Niguel Elementary (65/100). Middle: Niguel Hills Middle (59/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 92677 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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