Laguna Niguel Elementary vs Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laguna Niguel Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
Laguna Niguel · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
249 students
| Measure | Laguna Niguel Elementary Laguna Niguel, California | Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts Laguna Niguel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #597 of 5,693 | #1189 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8515 of 50,301 | #15814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 456 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| city | Laguna Niguel | Laguna Niguel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 63.5).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 32.9%).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.9).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary is the larger school with 456 students compared with 249.
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary is a public school while Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts 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 Laguna Niguel Elementary better than Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Laguna Niguel Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 63.5 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 Laguna Niguel Elementary and Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Laguna Niguel and Laguna Niguel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laguna Niguel Elementary: 456. Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laguna Niguel Elementary and Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts rank in California?
Laguna Niguel Elementary is 597th of 5,693 and Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts is 1189th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).