For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 311 students in Santa Margarita, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Margarita, CA are Santa Margarita Elementary School and Carrisa Plains Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Margarita, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Santa Margarita have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Margarita, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Margarita Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22070 H St.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 438-5633
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 438-5633
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Carrisa Plains Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9640 Carrisa Hwy.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 475-2244
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 475-2244
Gr: K-5 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Santa Margarita, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Margarita, CA include Santa Margarita Elementary School and Carrisa Plains Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Margarita?
2 public schools are located in Santa Margarita.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Margarita?
Santa Margarita public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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