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Foundations Cognitive Schools
High School
30161-C Avenida De Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
3.8:1
Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
3.8:1
Grades
1st – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Foundations Cognitive Schools
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About Foundations Cognitive Schools
Foundations Cognitive Schools is a private high school in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Foundations Cognitive Schools serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades 1st-12th, and has a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 30 students, Foundations Cognitive Schools is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.8:1 students to teachers, Foundations Cognitive Schools sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Foundations Cognitive Schools 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
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) | — |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary | 7.6 |
| Arroyo Vista Middle | 9.1 |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary | 7.1 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate | 7.6 |
| Cielo Vista Elementary | 5.6 |
| Melinda Heights Elementary | 5.9 |
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary | 7.6 |
| Las Flores Elementary | 8.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 30 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Address
- 30161-C Avenida De Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- Phone
- (949) 482-0383
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Location
30161-C Avenida De Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Foundations Cognitive Schools may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Arroyo Vista Middle (rated 9.1/10, 1.0 miles away). Another option is Tijeras Creek Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.5 miles away). Additionally, Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate (rated 7.6/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, see our Rancho Santa Margarita schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LiMai Montessori Academy RSM Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.0 mi | — |
| LIMAI MONTESSORI ACADEMY Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.0 mi | — |
| Ocean View Nonpublic School Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.3 mi | — |
| OCEAN VIEW NPS Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| RANCHO VIEJO MONTESSORI SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| ST JOHNS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Community Christian Schools dba RSM Christian School Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.6 mi | — |
| DBA MISSION HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| St. John's Episcopal Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.7 mi | — |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Arroyo Vista Middle Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.0 mi | 9.1 |
| SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| St. Junipero Serra Catholic School Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.2 mi | — |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Cielo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Trabuco Elementary Trabuco Canyon | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Robinson Elementary Trabuco Canyon | 2.1 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92688 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$142,015
Median Home Value
$857,100
Median Rent
$2,508/mo
Population
43,937
College Educated
48.6%
Homeownership
69.6%
Avg Commute
26.3 min
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Median Age
39
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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.
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 County
- Phone
- (949) 482-0383
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