For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 336 students in Capistrano Beach, CA (there are , serving 117 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Capistrano Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Capistrano Beach, CA is Palisades Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Capistrano Beach, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Capistrano Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Capistrano Beach, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26462 Via Sacramento
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-5942
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-5942
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Capistrano Beach, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
26440 Via California
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(858) 274-7200
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(858) 274-7200
Gr: K-8 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Capistrano Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Capistrano Beach, CA include Palisades Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Capistrano Beach?
1 public schools are located in Capistrano Beach.
What percentage of students in Capistrano Beach go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Capistrano Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Capistrano Beach?
Capistrano Beach public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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