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Elementary Schools in San Juan Capistrano, California: San Juan Capistrano schools average near the state. The 34.3-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 45.1/100

San Juan Capistrano, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.1/100 — within 0.3 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Capistrano Home/Virtual at 64/100, where 38.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Juan Capistrano schools average 20.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.0% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
45.1
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.3
29.4 – 63.8
Avg Exceeded %
20.1%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.0%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary6Developing
45.1/100
20.1%+0.3
High4Solid
51.2/100
20.1%+7.5
Middle4Developing
46.3/100
19.2%+3.7

How San Juan Capistrano schools compare

San Juan Capistrano has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.1/100 — within 0.3 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Capistrano Home/Virtual with a Scope Score of 64 and 38.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in San Juan Capistrano averages 17.0% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in San Juan Capistrano

1 Strong All-Around8 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in San Juan Capistrano

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Juan Hills High
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
37.8%Solid
67/100
2Capistrano Home/Virtual
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
38.0%Solid
64/100
3California Preparatory Academy
Capistrano Unified Culture First
22.1%Solid
56/100
4California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano
Orange County Department of Education Building Momentum
29.2%Solid
55/100
5Del Obispo Elementary
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
21.7%Solid
51/100
6Marco Forster Middle
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
19.6%Solid
51/100
7Harold Ambuehl Elementary
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
31.1%Developing
49/100
8Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
47/100
9San Juan Elementary
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
43/100
10OCASA College Prep
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
15.5%Developing
41/100
11California Connections Academy Southern California
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
15.8%Developing
39/100
12Capistrano Union High
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
2.4%Developing
35/100
13Kinoshita Elementary
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
9.7%Developing
33/100
14California Connections Academy Central Coast
Cuyama Joint Unified Building Momentum
3.6%Needs Support
29/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 14 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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.

Private Schools in San Juan Capistrano

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Jserra Catholic High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 1291 students
17:1Private
St. Margaret S Episcopal School
Church of God · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1168 students
32:1Private
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 668 students
12:1Private
Stoneybrooke Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 461 students
21:1Private
Fairmont San Juan Capistrano
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 360 students
9:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Juan Capistrano

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in San Juan Capistrano good?
San Juan Capistrano's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.1/100, which is within 0.3 points of the state average. 20.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 Capistrano Home/Virtual with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 38.0% 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 45.1/100 — within 0.3 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 20.1% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.0% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in San Juan Capistrano?
San Juan Capistrano has 6 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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.

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