Schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, California (2025)
8 schools · 4,710 students · 8 public · median Enrollment 508.
Rancho Santa Margarita, in California, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,710 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 2 middle; by sector 8 public.
The median Enrollment across Rancho Santa Margarita's schools is 508, above the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Arroyo Vista Middle (79.8, top 10% of middle schools nationally), followed by Tijeras Creek Elementary (73.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Arroyo Vista Elementary (71.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate (1,153 students), Melinda Heights Elementary (950 students), Trabuco Mesa Elementary (640 students).
Ranked schools in Rancho Santa Margarita
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 180Arroyo Vista MiddleRancho Santa Margarita · Public Middle74% Math proficiency · 329 students
- 274Tijeras Creek ElementaryRancho Santa Margarita · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 315 students
- 372Arroyo Vista ElementaryRancho Santa Margarita · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 508 students
- 472Rancho Santa Margarita IntermediateRancho Santa Margarita · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 1,153 students
- 571Las Flores ElementaryRancho Santa Margarita · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 328 students
- 670Melinda Heights ElementaryRancho Santa Margarita · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 950 students
- 766Trabuco Mesa ElementaryRancho Santa Margarita · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 640 students
- 842Cielo Vista ElementaryRancho Santa Margarita · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 487 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arroyo Vista Middle Rancho Santa Margarita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 79.8 Top 10% | 74% Math proficiency | 329 |
| 2 | Tijeras Creek Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 73.9 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 315 |
| 3 | Arroyo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 71.9 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 508 |
| 4 | Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 71.5 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 1,153 |
| 5 | Las Flores Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 71.1 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 328 |
| 6 | Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 70.3 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 950 |
| 7 | Trabuco Mesa Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 66.4 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 640 |
| 8 | Cielo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 42.3 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 487 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Rancho Santa Margarita side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Arroyo Vista Middle is the highest-ranked school in Rancho Santa Margarita with a Success Index (US) of 79.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Rancho Santa Margarita has 8 schools (2 middle, 6 elementary) educating 4,710 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Rancho Santa Margarita?
The median Enrollment across schools in Rancho Santa Margarita is 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.