Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 92624

35 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Capistrano Beach

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Palisades Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
0.3 mi
63%
+20 vs state
67%
+21 vs state
46%
+11 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 58% in 2022-23 → 59% in 2025-26 48% 332 White 55%
California Online Public Schools Southern California
Grades K–12 Charter Virtual · California Online Public Schools Southern California DIST
1.5 mi
36%
−2 vs state
43%
−7 vs state
43%
+6 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 34% in 2022-23 → 41% in 2025-26 54% 3,933 Hispanic 37%
California Online Public Schools Central Coast
Grades K–12 Charter Virtual · California Online Public Schools Central Coast District
1.5 mi
27%
−8 vs state
35%
−17 vs state
25%
−13 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 29% in 2025-26 49% 105 White 49%
Capistrano Home/Virtual
Grades K–8 Alternative · Capistrano Unified
1.9 mi
59%
+22 vs state
69%
+19 vs state
46%
+11 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 72% in 2022-23 → 58% in 2025-26 32% 82 White 60%
California Preparatory Academy
Grades 9–12 Virtual Alternative · Capistrano Unified
1.9 mi
51%
+19 vs state
68%
+11 vs state
52%
+14 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 54% in 2022-23 → 57% in 2025-26 23% 198 White 71%
Shorecliffs Middle
Grades 6–8 · Capistrano Unified
2.1 mi
52%
+15 vs state
67%
+17 vs state
65%
+29 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 58% in 2022-23 → 61% in 2025-26 44% 634 White 58%
Del Obispo Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
2.3 mi
31%
−10 vs state
39%
−7 vs state
36%
±0 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 41% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 68% 310 Hispanic 48%
Marco Forster Middle
Grades 6–8 · Capistrano Unified
2.3 mi
38%
+1 vs state
52%
+3 vs state
39%
+4 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 36% in 2022-23 → 43% in 2025-26 75% 930 Hispanic 70%
Kinoshita Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
2.4 mi
26%
−16 vs state
28%
−19 vs state
16%
−20 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 23% in 2025-26 91% 302 Hispanic 96%
Dana Hills High
Grades 9–12 · Capistrano Unified
2.4 mi
44%
+12 vs state
64%
+7 vs state
46%
+7 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 50% in 2022-23 → 51% in 2025-26 42% 1,725 White 52%
Truman Benedict Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
2.4 mi
73%
+32 vs state
75%
+29 vs state
68%
+33 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 62% in 2022-23 → 72% in 2025-26 20% 602 White 74%
Bernice Ayer Middle
Grades 6–8 · Capistrano Unified
2.5 mi
69%
+32 vs state
77%
+27 vs state
60%
+25 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 65% in 2022-23 → 68% in 2025-26 39% 919 White 59%
Richard Henry Dana Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
2.5 mi
54%
+12 vs state
53%
+7 vs state
48%
+13 vs state
21% Average of math, English and science: 31% in 2022-23 → 52% in 2025-26 46% 461 Hispanic 45%
Marblehead Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
2.6 mi
37%
−5 vs state
47%
+1 vs state
24%
−11 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 37% in 2022-23 → 36% in 2025-26 44% 195 White 48%
Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano
Grades 7–12 Charter · Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano District
2.9 mi
33%
+1 vs state
52%
−6 vs state
39%
+3 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 37% in 2022-23 → 41% in 2025-26 52% 185 White 45%
Las Palmas Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
3.1 mi
51%
+9 vs state
54%
+7 vs state
48%
+13 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 47% in 2022-23 → 51% in 2025-26 49% 743 Hispanic 52%
San Clemente High
Grades 9–12 · Capistrano Unified
3.2 mi
51%
+19 vs state
80%
+22 vs state
53%
+15 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 59% in 2022-23 → 61% in 2025-26 38% 2,740 White 60%
San Juan Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
3.3 mi
34%
−8 vs state
35%
−11 vs state
17%
−18 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2022-23 → 29% in 2025-26 73% 662 Hispanic 84%
OCASA College Prep
Grades 6–12 Charter · OCASA College Prep District
3.3 mi
35%
−1 vs state · 2024-25
44%
−5 vs state · 2024-25
13%
−19 vs state · 2024-25
15% Average of math, English and science: 46% in 2021-22 → 31% in 2024-25 34% 83 White 51%
California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano
Grades K–8 Charter · California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano District
3.4 mi
55%
+14 vs state
71%
+23 vs state
57%
+21 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 75% in 2023-24 → 61% in 2025-26 18% 260 White 73%
Capistrano Union High
Grades 9–12 Alternative · Capistrano Unified
3.4 mi
0%
−32 vs state
12%
−46 vs state
3%
−36 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 7% in 2022-23 → 5% in 2025-26 84% 103 Hispanic 73%
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
3.5 mi
59%
+17 vs state
61%
+15 vs state
37%
+2 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 35% 324 White 56%
John Malcom Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
3.5 mi
68%
+26 vs state
69%
+23 vs state
56%
+20 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 68% in 2022-23 → 64% in 2025-26 25% 553 White 65%
Clarence Lobo Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
4.0 mi
36%
−6 vs state
36%
−10 vs state
28%
−8 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2022-23 → 33% in 2025-26 54% 328 White 43%
San Juan Hills High
Grades 9–12 · Capistrano Unified
4.0 mi
54%
+22 vs state
74%
+17 vs state
62%
+23 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 57% in 2022-23 → 63% in 2025-26 38% 2,641 White 50%
Vista del Mar Middle
Grades 6–8 · Capistrano Unified
4.0 mi
69%
+32 vs state
83%
+34 vs state
62%
+26 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 66% in 2022-23 → 71% in 2025-26 16% 499 White 74%
Vista del Mar Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
4.0 mi
73%
+31 vs state
81%
+35 vs state
75%
+40 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 75% in 2022-23 → 76% in 2025-26 15% 692 White 66%
George White Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
4.2 mi
63%
+21 vs state
60%
+14 vs state
46%
+10 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 60% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26 36% 378 White 56%
Hidden Hills Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
5.1 mi
38%
−4 vs state
41%
−5 vs state
28%
−7 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 36% in 2025-26 76% 330 Hispanic 68%
Concordia Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
5.5 mi
71%
+29 vs state
77%
+30 vs state
66%
+31 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 65% in 2022-23 → 71% in 2025-26 26% 533 White 72%
Community Roots Academy
Grades K–8 Charter · Community Roots Academy District
5.7 mi
61%
+21 vs state
66%
+18 vs state
47%
+12 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 59% in 2022-23 → 58% in 2025-26 13% 780 White 64%
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
Grades K–5 Charter · Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District
5.8 mi
47%
+5 vs state
59%
+13 vs state
44%
+9 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 52% in 2022-23 → 50% in 2025-26 20% 249 White 59%
Capistrano Valley High
Grades 9–12 · Capistrano Unified
5.9 mi
50%
+18 vs state
72%
+14 vs state
59%
+20 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 60% in 2022-23 → 60% in 2025-26 41% 1,991 White 45%
Niguel Hills Middle
Grades 6–8 · Capistrano Unified
6.0 mi
52%
+15 vs state
66%
+17 vs state
56%
+20 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 61% in 2022-23 → 58% in 2025-26 45% 693 White 55%
Moulton Elementary
Grades K–5 · Capistrano Unified
6.0 mi
74%
+32 vs state
74%
+27 vs state
58%
+23 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 66% in 2022-23 → 69% in 2025-26 30% 538 White 62%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.