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Best San Juan Capistrano Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,945 students in San Juan Capistrano, CA (there are 10 private schools, serving 4,505 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in San Juan Capistrano, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA are Capistrano Home/virtual, San Juan Hills High School and Harold Ambuehl Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan Capistrano, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Juan Capistrano have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capistrano Home/virtual
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
San Juan Hills High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29211 Stallion Ridge
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,641 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Harold Ambuehl Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28001 San Juan Creek Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0400
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
California Online Public Schools Central Coast
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Del Obispo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25591 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5905
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Ocasa College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31522 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 269-3290
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Marco Forster Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25601 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5907
Gr: 6-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
California Online Public Schools Southern California
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 3,933 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
San Juan Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31642 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-4533
Gr: K-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Kinoshita Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Via Positiva
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 489-2131
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Capistrano Union High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
31422 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 489-7216
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Community Day
Alternative School
31576 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5302
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano
Charter School
31711 San Juan Creek Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 298-6040
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
College And Career Advantage
Vocational School
33122 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9464
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA include Capistrano Home/virtual, San Juan Hills High School and Harold Ambuehl Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Juanpistrano?
15 public schools are located in San Juanpistrano.
What percentage of students in San Juanpistrano go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in San Juanpistrano are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Juanpistrano?
San Juanpistrano public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Juanpistrano are often viewed compared to one another?

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