Tijeras Creek Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688 · Capistrano Unified
#607 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#8680 of 50,301 nationally
About Tijeras Creek Elementary
Tijeras Creek Elementary is a public elementary located in Rancho Santa Margarita, in the Capistrano Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 315 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 607th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 315.
There are 8 schools in Rancho Santa Margarita; Tijeras Creek Elementary ranks 2nd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)26.3
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 Tijeras Creek Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 26.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Tijeras Creek Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Arroyo Vista Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
508 students · 1.2 km away
Arroyo Vista Middle
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
329 students · 1.2 km away
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,153 students · 2.1 km away
Cielo Vista Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
487 students · 2.6 km away
Philip J. Reilly Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 3.2 km away
Melinda Heights Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
950 students · 3.5 km away
Trabuco Mesa Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
640 students · 3.6 km away
Trabuco Elementary
Trabuco Canyon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
90 students · 3.6 km away
Robinson Elementary
Trabuco Canyon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students · 3.8 km away
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Mission Viejo · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
704 students · 5.1 km away
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Loma Elementary
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Lakeland Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tijeras Creek Elementary a good school?
Tijeras Creek Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 73.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #607 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 Tijeras Creek Elementary rank in California?
Tijeras Creek Elementary ranks #607 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #8680 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Tijeras Creek Elementary?
Tijeras Creek Elementary had 315 students in 2025.
Is Tijeras Creek Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Tijeras Creek Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Tijeras Creek Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tijeras Creek Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.