Very Good

#454 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 25% of private schools

Fairmont San Juan Capistrano

School

26333 OSO RD, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

360

Student-Teacher

8.8:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

360

Student-Teacher

8.8:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#454 of 1,787

In San Juan Capistrano

#2 of 9

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About Fairmont San Juan Capistrano

Fairmont San Juan Capistrano is a private school in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Fairmont San Juan Capistrano serves approximately 360 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Fairmont San Juan Capistrano has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.8 pts above CA schools

7.1

This school 7.1 · Very Good
CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 8.8:1 students to teachers, Fairmont San Juan Capistrano sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Fairmont San Juan Capistrano is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Fairmont San Juan Capistrano compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.8:1

This School

29.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

360

This School

870

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.1

This School

5.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 79.7% vs 0%

Asian 7.8% vs 0%

Black 2.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.9% vs 0%

Fairmont San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistrano Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Fairmont San Juan Capistrano (this school)	—	360	8.8:1	7.1
Capistrano Union High	0.8 mi	115	9.6:1	6.3
OCASA College Prep	1.0 mi	105	11.7:1	4.3
Bridges Community Day	1.0 mi	14	4.7:1	—
San Juan Elementary	1.1 mi	673	24.9:1	4.0
Harold Ambuehl Elementary	1.7 mi	312	22.3:1	6.9
Kinoshita Elementary	1.9 mi	322	24.8:1	4.1
Marco Forster Middle	2.1 mi	1,040	19.3:1	6.2
Del Obispo Elementary	2.1 mi	315	21:1	6.4
California Preparatory Academy	2.3 mi	225	28.1:1	7.7
Capistrano Home/Virtual	2.3 mi	91	18.2:1	7.6
California Connections Academy Southern California	2.7 mi	5,189	31.1:1	3.4
San Juan Hills High	2.9 mi	2,768	22.3:1	8.6
California Connections Academy Central Coast	147.7 mi	143	143:1	2.7

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

A- 7.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,350

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 32%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 360

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 79.7%

Asian 7.8%

Two or More 5.3%

Black 2.2%

Native American 2.2%

Hispanic 1.9%

Pacific Islander 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

26333 OSO RD, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Fairmont San Juan Capistrano may also want to explore other schools in the area. FAIRMONT PRIVATE SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is FOUNDATIONS COGNITIVE SCHOOLS (rated 5.1/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, CAPISTRANO VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS (rated 4.9/10, 1.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Juan Capistrano, see our San Juan Capistrano schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Fairmont Schools Inc. - San Juan Capistrano Campus San Juan Capistrano	0.0 mi	431	—
FAIRMONT PRIVATE SCHOOL San Juan Capistrano	0.0 mi	338	8.6
JSERRA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL San Juan Capistrano	0.3 mi	1,291	4.5
JSerra Catholic High School San Juan Capistrano	0.3 mi	1,282	—
Capistrano Union High San Juan Capistrano	0.8 mi	115	6.3
George White Elementary Laguna Niguel	0.8 mi	390	6.7
OCASA College Prep San Juan Capistrano	1.0 mi	105	4.3
MARBELLA MONTESSORI San Juan Capistrano	0.9 mi	15	—
Mission Basilica School San Juan Capistrano	1.0 mi	207	—
Bridges Community Day San Juan Capistrano	1.0 mi	14	—
MISSION BASILICA SCHOOL San Juan Capistrano	1.1 mi	252	6.4
San Juan Elementary San Juan Capistrano	1.1 mi	673	4.0
CAPISTRANO VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS San Juan Capistrano	1.3 mi	668	4.9
Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano Covina	1.5 mi	159	6.4
Hidden Hills Elementary Laguna Niguel	1.3 mi	317	7.3
THE JOHNSON ACADEMY San Juan Capistrano	1.5 mi	58	5.3
FOUNDATIONS COGNITIVE SCHOOLS San Juan Capistrano	1.5 mi	38	5.1
STONEYBROOKE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Juan Capistrano	1.6 mi	461	4.5
Stoneybrooke Christian School San Juan Capistrano	1.6 mi	435	—
St. Margaret's Episcopal School San Juan Capistrano	1.5 mi	1,159	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92675 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$127,893

Median Home Value

$929,700

Median Rent

$2,500/mo

Population

34,998

College Educated

42.3%

Homeownership

78.5%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Median Age

44.8

Similar Schools

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CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Antioch, CA	501	7.1
Desert Learning Academy Palm Springs, CA	378	7.1
FREMONT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fremont, CA	457	7.1
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NORTH HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Vallejo, CA	393	7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fairmont San Juan Capistrano

What grades does Fairmont San Juan Capistrano serve?

Fairmont San Juan Capistrano serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Fairmont San Juan Capistrano?

Fairmont San Juan Capistrano has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont San Juan Capistrano?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont San Juan Capistrano is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Fairmont San Juan Capistrano rank in CA?

Fairmont San Juan Capistrano ranks #454 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Fairmont San Juan Capistrano's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairmont San Juan Capistrano has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Fairmont San Juan Capistrano a private school?

Yes, Fairmont San Juan Capistrano is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Fairmont San Juan Capistrano a religious school?

No, Fairmont San Juan Capistrano is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 38 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 47 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 360
Gender Split: 62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 41
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Orange County
Phone: (949) 443-4050

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