Aliso Niguel High vs Laguna Niguel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aliso Niguel High
Aliso Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,563 students
Laguna Niguel Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
| Measure | Aliso Niguel High Aliso Viejo, California | Laguna Niguel Elementary Laguna Niguel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #151 of 1,343 | #597 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4159 of 16,910 | #8515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,563 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 2,563 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 32.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 73% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Laguna Niguel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 66.5).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 54%).
- •Aliso Niguel High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 33.1%).
- •Aliso Niguel High does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.0).
- •Aliso Niguel High is the larger school with 2,563 students compared with 456.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aliso Niguel High better than Laguna Niguel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laguna Niguel Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 66.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aliso Niguel High and Laguna Niguel Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aliso Niguel High: 2,563. Laguna Niguel Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aliso Niguel High and Laguna Niguel Elementary rank in California?
Aliso Niguel High is 151st of 1,343 and Laguna Niguel Elementary is 597th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).