Best San Juan Capistrano Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 7,075 students in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA are San Juan Hills High School, California Online Public Schools Central Coast and Ocasa College Prep. 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 28% (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 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
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 61% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,641 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
California Online Public Schools Central Coast
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Ocasa College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31522 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 269-3290
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
California Online Public Schools Southern California
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 3,933 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Community Day
Alternative School
31576 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5302
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
College And Career Advantage
Vocational School
33122 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9464
Gr: 8-12

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 San Juan Hills High School, California Online Public Schools Central Coast and Ocasa College Prep.
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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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