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#609 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 19% of private schools

St. John's Episcopal

Elementary School

30382 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Private
396
Students
9.2:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 19%
in CA

About St. John's Episcopal

St. John's Episcopal is an private elementary school in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. The school serves approximately 396 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1/10, placing it in the 80.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall. The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $142,015, where 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compared to the 8 public schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, St. John's Episcopal rates higher overall (8.1 vs 6.2 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How St. John's Episcopal compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
This School
vs
24.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
396
This School
vs
584
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.1
This School
vs
6.2
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St. John's Episcopal (this school) 8.1
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate 5.7
Cielo Vista Elementary 5.4
Tijeras Creek Elementary 5.7
Melinda Heights Elementary 4.2
Trabuco Mesa Elementary 7.4
Arroyo Vista Middle 7.8
Arroyo Vista Elementary 5.8
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.

Score Breakdown

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.2:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 396
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

30382 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
ST JOHNS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita 0.0 mi 8.1
OCEAN VIEW NPS Rancho Santa Margarita 0.5 mi 8.1
Ocean View Nonpublic School Rancho Santa Margarita 0.5 mi 8.1
LiMai Montessori Academy RSM Rancho Santa Margarita 0.7 mi 8.1
LIMAI MONTESSORI ACADEMY Rancho Santa Margarita 0.7 mi 8.1
Foundations Cognitive Schools Rancho Santa Margarita 0.7 mi 8.1
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita 0.7 mi 5.7
Cielo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita 0.9 mi 5.4
Community Christian Schools dba RSM Christian School Rancho Santa Margarita 1.0 mi 8.1
DBA MISSION HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita 1.0 mi 8.1
Tijeras Creek Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita 1.2 mi 5.7
Trabuco Elementary Trabuco Canyon 1.2 mi 5.5
Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita 1.2 mi 4.2
RANCHO VIEJO MONTESSORI SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita 1.3 mi 8.1
Trabuco Mesa Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita 1.4 mi 7.4
Arroyo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita 1.7 mi 5.8
Arroyo Vista Middle Rancho Santa Margarita 1.7 mi 7.8
SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita 1.9 mi 8.1
St. Junipero Serra Catholic School Rancho Santa Margarita 1.9 mi 8.1
Robinson Elementary Trabuco Canyon 1.7 mi 4.5

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

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Argonaut Elementary Saratoga, CA 8.1
Castille Elementary Mission Viejo, CA 8.1
Castle Heights Elementary Los Angeles, CA 8.1
Cerritos Elementary Anaheim, CA 8.1
Charnock Road Elementary Los Angeles, CA 8.1
Cimarron Avenue Elementary Hawthorne, CA 8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. John's Episcopal

What grades does St. John's Episcopal serve?

St. John's Episcopal serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St. John's Episcopal?

St. John's Episcopal has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. John's Episcopal?

The student-teacher ratio at St. John's Episcopal is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St. John's Episcopal rank in CA?

St. John's Episcopal is ranked #609 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is St. John's Episcopal's MySchoolScout rating?

St. John's Episcopal 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 St. John's Episcopal a private school?

Yes, St. John's Episcopal 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
396
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Orange
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details