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#604 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 19% of private schools
Foundations Cognitive Schools
High School
30161-C Avenida De Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
About Foundations Cognitive Schools
Foundations Cognitive Schools is a private high school in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. The school serves approximately 30 students in grades 1st – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1/10, placing it in the 81st percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 8 public schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, Foundations Cognitive Schools rates higher overall (8.1 vs 6.2 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Foundations Cognitive Schools compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Foundations Cognitive Schools (this school) | 8.1 |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary | 5.7 |
| Arroyo Vista Middle | 7.8 |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary | 5.8 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate | 5.7 |
| Cielo Vista Elementary | 5.4 |
| Melinda Heights Elementary | 4.2 |
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary | 7.4 |
| Las Flores Elementary | 7.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
30161-C Avenida De Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LiMai Montessori Academy RSM Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.0 mi | 8.1 |
| LIMAI MONTESSORI ACADEMY Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Ocean View Nonpublic School Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.3 mi | 8.1 |
| OCEAN VIEW NPS Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| RANCHO VIEJO MONTESSORI SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| ST JOHNS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Community Christian Schools dba RSM Christian School Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| DBA MISSION HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| St. John's Episcopal Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Arroyo Vista Middle Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| St. Junipero Serra Catholic School Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Cielo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Trabuco Elementary Trabuco Canyon | 1.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Robinson Elementary Trabuco Canyon | 2.1 mi | 4.5 |
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Del Amigo High (Continuation) San Ramon, CA | 8.1 |
| OCEAN VIEW NPS Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 8.1 |
| American Elite Education Westminster, CA | 8.0 |
| FUTURES ACADEMY-BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Hills, CA | 8.0 |
| Fusion Academy - Newport Beach Irvine, CA | 8.2 |
| Fusion Academy Berkeley Berkeley, CA | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Foundations Cognitive Schools
What grades does Foundations Cognitive Schools serve?
Foundations Cognitive Schools serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Foundations Cognitive Schools?
Foundations Cognitive Schools has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foundations Cognitive Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Foundations Cognitive Schools is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Foundations Cognitive Schools rank in CA?
Foundations Cognitive Schools is ranked #604 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Foundations Cognitive Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Foundations Cognitive Schools has a composite rating of 8.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Foundations Cognitive Schools a private school?
Yes, Foundations Cognitive Schools is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Orange
- Phone
- (949) 482-0383
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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