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Rancho Santa Margarita · 92688

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Tesoro HighArroyo Vista MiddleLas Flores ElementaryLas Flores MiddleArroyo Vista ElementaryTijeras Creek ElementaryMelinda Heights ElementaryTrabuco Mesa ElementaryCielo Vista Elementary92688N ↑
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92688 at a glance

92688 (Rancho Santa Margarita) has 9 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

6Elementary schools2Middle schools1High 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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Elementary schools

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6 comparable schools · average 56.5/100 · range 38.2–75.4

Middle schools

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2 comparable schools · average 75.9/100 · range 72.7–79.0

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 82.1/100 · range 82.1–82.1

Explore ZIP codes near 92688

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92679Trabuco Canyon31.1 mi
92691Mission Viejo123.3 mi
92692Mission Viejo73.6 mi
92630Lake Forest94.8 mi
92653Laguna Hills35.2 mi

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

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

High Ceiling 3Growth Engine 3Solid Base 2On the Rise 1
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Schools in 92688

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Elementary schools in 92688 · 6 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Las Flores Elementary
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
51.8%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 75/100
Arroyo Vista Elementary
Capistrano Unified Growth Engine
38.4%88th percentile · StrongScope Score 61/100
Tijeras Creek Elementary
Capistrano Unified Solid Base
45.2%84th percentile · StrongScope Score 56/100
Melinda Heights Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified Growth Engine
29.2%81st percentile · StrongScope Score 54/100
Trabuco Mesa Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified Solid Base
47.7%80th percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100
Cielo Vista Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified On the Rise
13.6%56th percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100

Middle schools in 92688 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Arroyo Vista Middle
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
52.2%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 79/100
Las Flores Middle
Capistrano Unified Growth Engine
45.0%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 73/100

High schools in 92688 · 1 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Tesoro High
Capistrano Unified High Ceiling
50.6%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 82/100
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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 92688?
This SchoolScope directory lists 9 public schools in 92688 (Rancho Santa Margarita) 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 92688?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Las Flores Elementary (75/100). Middle: Arroyo Vista Middle (79/100). High: Tesoro High (82/100). 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 92688 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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