Ladera Ranch · 92694

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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92694 at a glance

92694 (Ladera Ranch) has 6 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

4Elementary schools 2Middle schools

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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State avg.
38.9

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4 comparable schools · average 69.4/100 · range 66.6–75.4

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State avg.
38.6

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2 comparable schools · average 74.5/100 · range 67.5–81.5

Explore ZIP codes near 92694

ZIP	Area	Ranked schools	Distance
92692	Mission Viejo	7	3.0 mi
92677	Laguna Niguel	9	4.3 mi
92675	San Juan Capistrano	12	4.8 mi
92653	Laguna Hills	3	4.9 mi
92688	Rancho Santa Margarita	9	5.0 mi

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

Patterns across the ZIP

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High Ceiling 2 Building Momentum 2 Strong All-Around 1 Growth Engine 1

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Schools in 92694

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Elementary schools in 92694 · 4 schools

School	Exceeded	Score
Chaparral Elementary Capistrano Unified High Ceiling	63.5%	97th percentile · StrongScope Score 75/100
Oso Grande Elementary Capistrano Unified Building Momentum	56.7%	93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100
Ladera Ranch Elementary Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around	51.9%	92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100
Esencia Capistrano Unified Growth Engine	46.1%	92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100

Middle schools in 92694 · 2 schools

Compare	School	Exceeded	Score
	Ladera Ranch Middle Capistrano Unified High Ceiling	50.6%	98th percentile · StrongScope Score 82/100
	Esencia Middle Capistrano Unified Building Momentum	42.6%	93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100

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Data limitations

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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 92694?

This SchoolScope directory lists 6 public schools in 92694 (Ladera Ranch) 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 92694?

Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Chaparral Elementary (75/100). Middle: Ladera Ranch Middle (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 92694 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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