Del Obispo Elementary vs John Malcom Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Obispo Elementary
San Juan Capistrano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
John Malcom Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
| Measure | Del Obispo Elementary San Juan Capistrano, California | John Malcom Elementary Laguna Niguel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2702 of 5,693 | #789 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33275 of 50,301 | #10945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 310 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 66% |
| city | San Juan Capistrano | Laguna Niguel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Malcom Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 38.0).
- •John Malcom Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •John Malcom Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •John Malcom Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 68.4%).
- •Del Obispo Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 25.1).
- •John Malcom Elementary is the larger school with 553 students compared with 310.
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 Del Obispo Elementary better than John Malcom Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Malcom Elementary ranks higher (70.5 vs 38.0 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 Del Obispo Elementary and John Malcom Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Niguel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Obispo Elementary: 310. John Malcom Elementary: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Obispo Elementary and John Malcom Elementary rank in California?
Del Obispo Elementary is 2702nd of 5,693 and John Malcom Elementary is 789th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).