Very Good
#253 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 14% of private schools
Guidepost at Las Flores
Elementary School · Laguna Hills, CA
A private elementary school in Laguna Hills, CA serving grades Pre-K – TK.
25261 PASEO DE ALICIA, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
- 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Guidepost at Las Flores sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,365/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,623
Median home value
$978,400
Median rent
$2,637/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Guidepost at Las Flores is listed in Laguna Hills, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Guidepost at Las Flores
Guidepost at Las Flores is a private elementary school in Laguna Hills, CA, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-TK with a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Guidepost at Las Flores
What grades does Guidepost at Las Flores serve?
Guidepost at Las Flores serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.
How many students attend Guidepost at Las Flores?
Guidepost at Las Flores has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guidepost at Las Flores?
The student-teacher ratio at Guidepost at Las Flores is 2.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Guidepost at Las Flores rank in CA?
Guidepost at Las Flores ranks #253 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Guidepost at Las Flores's MySchoolScout rating?
Guidepost at Las Flores has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Guidepost at Las Flores a private school?
Yes, Guidepost at Las Flores 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 Guidepost at Las Flores a religious school?
No, Guidepost at Las Flores is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 339-2010
- Area population (ZIP 92653)
- 29,596
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 92653; 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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