John Malcom Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Laguna Niguel, California 92677 · Capistrano Unified
#789 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#10945 of 50,301 nationally
About John Malcom Elementary
John Malcom Elementary is a public elementary located in Laguna Niguel, in the Capistrano Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 553 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 789th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 553.
There are 9 schools in Laguna Niguel; John Malcom Elementary ranks 4th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John Malcom Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John Malcom Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dana Hills High
Dana Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,725 students · 2.0 km away
Del Obispo Elementary
San Juan Capistrano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students · 2.7 km away
Marco Forster Middle
San Juan Capistrano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
930 students · 2.7 km away
Kinoshita Elementary
San Juan Capistrano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students · 2.8 km away
Richard Henry Dana Elementary
Dana Point · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students · 3.0 km away
Early Childhood Center
Dana Point · Public other
· 3.0 km away
George White Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students · 3.1 km away
Hidden Hills Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
330 students · 3.9 km away
Moulton Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students · 4.1 km away
OCASA College Prep
San Juan Capistrano · Charter high · Grades 6–12
83 students · 4.3 km away
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Midland Elementary
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Sunset Ranch Elementary
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John J. Doyle Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Malcom Elementary a good school?
John Malcom Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 70.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #789 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John Malcom Elementary rank in California?
John Malcom Elementary ranks #789 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #10945 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Malcom Elementary?
John Malcom Elementary had 553 students in 2025.
Is John Malcom Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
John Malcom Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John Malcom Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Malcom Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.