Laguna Niguel Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Laguna Niguel, California 92677 · Capistrano Unified
#597 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#8515 of 50,301 nationally
About Laguna Niguel Elementary
Laguna Niguel 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 456 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 597th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 456.
There are 9 schools in Laguna Niguel; Laguna Niguel Elementary ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.0
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 Laguna Niguel Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Laguna Niguel Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Aliso Niguel High
Aliso Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,563 students · 1.4 km away
Marian Bergeson Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students · 1.5 km away
Wood Canyon Elementary
Aliso Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students · 1.5 km away
Journey
Aliso Viejo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
617 students · 2.0 km away
Niguel Hills Middle
Laguna Niguel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students · 2.3 km away
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
Laguna Niguel · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
249 students · 2.3 km away
Community Roots Academy
Laguna Niguel · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
780 students · 2.4 km away
Aliso Viejo Middle
Aliso Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students · 2.7 km away
Canyon Vista Elementary
Aliso Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students · 2.9 km away
Hidden Hills Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
330 students · 3.5 km away
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El Toro Health Science Academy
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San Ramon Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Laguna Niguel Elementary a good school?
Laguna Niguel Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #597 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 Laguna Niguel Elementary rank in California?
Laguna Niguel Elementary ranks #597 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #8515 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Laguna Niguel Elementary?
Laguna Niguel Elementary had 456 students in 2025.
Is Laguna Niguel Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Laguna Niguel Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Laguna Niguel Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Laguna Niguel Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.