St. Margaret's Episcopal School
31641 La Novia Ave, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
1,250
Tuition
$52,950
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Avg. Review Score
4.1
Esencia
5 Aprender St, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 5th
Students
793
Math Proficiency
75%
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Reading Proficiency
80%
Ladera Ranch Middle School
29551 Sienna Pky, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
1,284
Math Proficiency
76%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
82%
Las Flores Middle School
25862 Antonio Pky, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Public Elementary, Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
645
Math Proficiency
68%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
78%
Vista Del Mar Middle School
1130 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, CA 92673
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
499
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
80%
Marco Forster Middle School
25601 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
1,186
Math Proficiency
37%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
49%
Thompson Middle School
24040 Hayes Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
1,565
Math Proficiency
45%
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Reading Proficiency
59%
Mission Basilica School
31641 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
258
Tuition
$12,700
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg. Review Score
4.8
Santa Margarita Academy
400 W Elder St, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Public Elementary, Middle School 4th to 8th
Students
6
Fairmont San Juan Capistrano
26333 Oso Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
374
Avg. Review Score
3.7
For families seeking quality education in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA the area offers 10 school options serving Middle School grade levels, including the highly-rated Esencia (10/10 on GreatSchools) and St. Margaret's Episcopal School (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 76% math proficiency and 82% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Rancho Mission Viejo has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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