Ladera Ranch Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ladera Ranch, California 92694 · Capistrano Unified
#450 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#6820 of 50,301 nationally
About Ladera Ranch Elementary
Ladera Ranch Elementary is a public elementary located in Ladera Ranch, in the Capistrano Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 580 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 450th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 580.
There are 4 schools in Ladera Ranch; Ladera Ranch Elementary ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.2
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 Ladera Ranch Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ladera Ranch Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ladera Ranch Middle
Ladera Ranch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,064 students · 0 m away
Chaparral Elementary
Ladera Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students · 930 m away
Oso Grande Elementary
Ladera Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
867 students · 1.1 km away
Carl Hankey Middle
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
181 students · 2.4 km away
Carl Hankey Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
284 students · 2.5 km away
Bathgate Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students · 3.2 km away
Capistrano Valley High
Mission Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,991 students · 3.3 km away
Viejo Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students · 3.4 km away
Las Flores Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students · 3.7 km away
Las Flores Middle
Las Flores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students · 3.7 km away
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580 students
Midland Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
Orangewood Elementary
West Covina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
Dos Palos Elementary
Dos Palos · Public elementary · Grades K–2
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ladera Ranch Elementary a good school?
Ladera Ranch Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 76.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #450 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 Ladera Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Ladera Ranch Elementary ranks #450 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #6820 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ladera Ranch Elementary?
Ladera Ranch Elementary had 580 students in 2025.
Is Ladera Ranch Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ladera Ranch Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ladera Ranch Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ladera Ranch Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.