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#1568 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools

School · San Juan Capistrano, CA

A private school in San Juan Capistrano, CA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

32032 DEL OBISPO ST, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.2 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,050
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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Diversity Index47%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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Enrollment668
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Capistrano Valley Christian Schools sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,291/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Juan Capistrano), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$127,893

Median home value

$929,700

Median rent

$2,500/mo

College educated

42.3%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92675; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White69.3%
Hispanic10.8%
Two or More9.0%
Asian5.2%
Black2.7%
Native American2.5%
Pacific Islander0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Foundations Cognitive SchoolsPrivate · tuition5.12–120.7 mi38Compare →
Fairmont Private SchoolPrivate · tuition8.6PK–121.3 mi338Compare →
Fairmont San Juan CapistranoPrivate · tuition7.1PK–121.3 mi360Compare →
St Margaret S Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition3.8K–121.3 mi1,168Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools is listed in San Juan Capistrano, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Capistrano Valley Christian Schools

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools is a private school in San Juan Capistrano, CA, serving approximately 668 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,568 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Capistrano Valley Christian Schools

What grades does Capistrano Valley Christian Schools serve?

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Capistrano Valley Christian Schools?

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Capistrano Valley Christian Schools?

The student-teacher ratio at Capistrano Valley Christian Schools is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Capistrano Valley Christian Schools rank in CA?

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools ranks #1,568 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Capistrano Valley Christian Schools's MySchoolScout rating?

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Capistrano Valley Christian Schools a private school?

Yes, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Capistrano Valley Christian Schools a religious school?

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
668
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Area population (ZIP 92675)
34,998
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
44.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92675; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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