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Top 5 Best San Juan Capistrano Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 8,559 students in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA are California Preparatory Academy, San Juan Hills High School and California Connections Academy Central Coast. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan Capistrano, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Juan Capistrano have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
San Juan Capistrano, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Juan Hills High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
California Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
San Juan Hills High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29211 Stallion Ridge
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,768 students
Rank: #33.
California Connections Academy Central Coast
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2300 Highway 166
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(661) 214-3065
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
Rank: #44.
Ocasa College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31522 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 269-3290
Grades: 6-12
| 105 students
Rank: #55.
California Connections Academy Southern California
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Grades: K-12
| 5,189 students
Rank: #66.
Capistrano Union High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
31422 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 489-7216
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Community Day
Alternative School
31576 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5302
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
College And Career Advantage
Vocational School
33122 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9464
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in San Juan Capistrano, California

San Juan Capistrano, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
California Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
33272 Valle Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Capistrano Home School | Virtual School (Closed 2023)
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Grades: K-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA include California Preparatory Academy, San Juan Hills High School and California Connections Academy Central Coast.
How many public high schools are located in San Juanpistrano?
8 public high schools are located in San Juanpistrano.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juanpistrano?
San Juanpistrano public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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