Harold Ambuehl Elementary vs Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
San Juan Capistrano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano · Charter high · Grades 7–12
185 students
| Measure | Harold Ambuehl Elementary San Juan Capistrano, California | Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2125 of 5,693 | #830 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #27830 of 50,301 | #13255 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 324 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 15% |
| city | San Juan Capistrano | San Juan Capistrano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harold Ambuehl Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 30.4).
- •Harold Ambuehl Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 15%).
- •Harold Ambuehl Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44.5%).
- •Harold Ambuehl Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 52.4%).
- •Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 24.9).
- •Harold Ambuehl Elementary is the larger school with 324 students compared with 185.
- •Harold Ambuehl Elementary is a public school while Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harold Ambuehl Elementary better than Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano?
On the Success Index (US), Harold Ambuehl Elementary ranks higher (46.1 vs 30.4 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 Harold Ambuehl Elementary and Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Juan Capistrano and San Juan Capistrano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold Ambuehl Elementary: 324. Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold Ambuehl Elementary and Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano rank in California?
Harold Ambuehl Elementary is 2125th of 5,693 and Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano is 830th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).