Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts

Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts is a public elementary school in Laguna Niguel, CA, part of the Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts District. The school serves approximately 223 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 24.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 92.5th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 69% proficiency in math, 29 points above the state average and 72% in reading/language arts, 27 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $140,605, where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large suburban setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts is 24.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.