Best Public Schools in Laguna Niguel, CA

Summary:

The city of Laguna Niguel, California is home to 9 schools, including 8 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The schools in this area display a diverse range of performance, with some standout institutions and others facing challenges.

Niguel Hills Middle School is a shining example, ranking in the top 8% of California middle schools and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, this school consistently delivers exceptional academic results. Similarly, Laguna Niguel Elementary is a top performer, ranking in the top 6% of California elementary schools and also earning a 5-star rating.

In contrast, some schools in the area face higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower test scores. For instance, Hidden Hills Elementary struggles with a chronic absenteeism rate of 26.4% and lower proficiency levels in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The data suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors, such as free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. However, the presence of high-performing charter schools, like Community Roots Academy, demonstrates that innovative educational models can also contribute to student success in the Laguna Niguel area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts	Public, Charter	K-5	29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.	Laguna Niguel	92677	Orange County	Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 269-3291	223	9	24.7	21.5%	119 (53.4%)	2 (0.9%)	35 (15.7%)	14 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (23.8%)	92.5	540^th of 5862 public elementary schools	90.8%		74.6	1397^th of 5874 public elementary schools	76.2%	857	65.9		65.9	84.6	70.3	73.2				76.1	71.8	86.5	56.1				70.9	91.2	91.2	91.2	91.2	91.2	91.2
Community Roots Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.	Laguna Niguel	92677	Orange County	Community Roots Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 831-4272	786	42	18.5	11.7%	513 (65.3%)	3 (0.4%)	108 (13.7%)	47 (6.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	109 (13.9%)	85.5	928^th of 5862 public elementary schools	84.2%		86.5	891^st of 5874 public elementary schools	84.8%	37	51.7	56.4	53.9	72.8	65.5	83.9	54.2	61.7	68.4	68.3	71.7	62.1	58.6	43.7	46.9	51.9	56.5	96.7
Moulton Elementary	Public	K-5	29851 Highlands Ave.	Laguna Niguel	92677	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 234-5980	530	22	24.0	27.5%	332 (62.6%)	6 (1.1%)	87 (16.4%)	35 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (13.0%)	88.9	757^th of 5862 public elementary schools	87.1%		90.7	658^th of 5874 public elementary schools	88.8%	99	56.7		56.7	68.5	58.9	76.5				68.2	63.3	78.9	66.0				69.3	97.3			97.3			$9,505
Niguel Hills Middle	Public	6-8	29070 Shark Bay	Laguna Niguel	92677	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 234-5360	733	38	19.1	40.4%	417 (56.9%)	9 (1.2%)	216 (29.5%)	33 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (7.5%)	92.4	217^th of 2777 public middle schools	92.2%		91.6	249^th of 2802 public middle schools	91.1%	32		58.4	58.4				66.2	72.1	76.0	71.4				55.7	65.1	64.1	61.5							$10,704
Hidden Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	25142 Hidden Hills Rd.	Laguna Niguel	92677	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 495-0050	317	16	19.8	65.9%	53 (16.7%)	5 (1.6%)	203 (64.0%)	16 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	37 (11.7%)	48.1	2653^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	54.7%		56.9	2187^th of 5874 public elementary schools	62.8%	466	38.3		38.3	46.7	37.5	46.7				43.5	47.8	29.4	26.7				34.5							$10,747
John Malcom Elementary	Public	K-5	32261 Charles Ave.	Laguna Niguel	92677	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 248-0542	551	24	22.9	25.2%	369 (67.0%)	2 (0.4%)	63 (11.4%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (19.1%)	86	906^th of 5862 public elementary schools	84.5%		90.2	698^th of 5874 public elementary schools	88.1%	208	62.2		62.2	56.9	63.8	78.9				67.2	58.9	57.5	70.0				62.3	97.1			97.1	97.1	97.1	$9,478
Marian Bergeson Elementary	Public	K-5	25302 Rancho Niguel Rd.	Laguna Niguel	92677	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 643-1540	486	20	24.3	30.7%	117 (24.1%)	9 (1.9%)	86 (17.7%)	150 (30.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	122 (25.1%)	89.7	719^th of 5862 public elementary schools	87.7%		95.9	282^nd of 5874 public elementary schools	95.2%	437	52.8		52.8	70.1	67.1	76.4				71.0	81.6	64.6	56.9				68.5	97.1				97.1		$9,669
George White Elementary	Public	K-5	25422 Chapparosa Park Rd.	Laguna Niguel	92677	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 249-3875	390	17	22.9	35.4%	229 (58.7%)	2 (0.5%)	90 (23.1%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (14.9%)	80.7	1125^th of 5862 public elementary schools	80.8%		83.2	1044^th of 5874 public elementary schools	82.2%	81	56.7		56.7	44.3	62.5	68.9				58.6	55.6	69.2	62.3				62.4	96.8				96.8		$10,092
Laguna Niguel Elementary	Public	K-5	27922 Niguel Heights Blvd.	Laguna Niguel	92677	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 234-5308	397	19	20.9	26.4%	212 (53.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (17.9%)	44 (11.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	67 (16.9%)	95.2	330^th of 5862 public elementary schools	94.4%		90.7	661^st of 5874 public elementary schools	88.7%	331	62.9		62.9	86.6	71.2	81.4				80.1	89.6	71.2	70.0				77.0	94.3	96.2		94.3	94.3		$9,653

Cities Near Laguna Niguel

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Aliso Viejo	2.01 mi	9	84^th
Mission Viejo	2.63 mi	24	156^th
Laguna Beach	2.7 mi	4	31^st
San Juan Capistrano	3.07 mi	16	357^th
Dana Point	3.45 mi	4	142^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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