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St. Junipero Serra Catholic School
Elementary School
23652 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Enrollment
915
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
915
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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St. Junipero Serra Catholic School
Elementary School in Rancho Santa Margarita · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Serra Catholic School
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Arroyo Vista Elementary
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About St. Junipero Serra Catholic School
St. Junipero Serra Catholic School is a private elementary school in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. St.
Junipero Serra Catholic School serves approximately 915 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
St. Junipero Serra Catholic School 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 St. Junipero Serra Catholic School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Junipero Serra Catholic School (this school) | — |
| Arroyo Vista Middle | 9.1 |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary | 7.1 |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary | 7.6 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate | 7.6 |
| Cielo Vista Elementary | 5.6 |
| Las Flores Elementary | 8.1 |
| Melinda Heights Elementary | 5.9 |
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary | 7.6 |
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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 915 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Address
- 23652 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- Phone
- (949) 888-1990
- 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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Test Scores
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Location
23652 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St. Junipero Serra Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Philip J. Reilly Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Mission Viejo). Another option is Las Flores Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 2.4 miles away). Additionally, Tijeras Creek Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.8 miles away). For more schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, see our Rancho Santa Margarita schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Arroyo Vista Middle Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.4 mi | 9.1 |
| RANCHO VIEJO MONTESSORI SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| DBA MISSION HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Community Christian Schools dba RSM Christian School Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.1 mi | — |
| Foundations Cognitive Schools Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.2 mi | — |
| LIMAI MONTESSORI ACADEMY Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.2 mi | — |
| LiMai Montessori Academy RSM Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.2 mi | — |
| Ocean View Nonpublic School Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.5 mi | — |
| OCEAN VIEW NPS Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Philip J. Reilly Elementary Mission Viejo | 1.3 mi | 9.0 |
| ST JOHNS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.8 mi | 6.9 |
| St. John's Episcopal Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.9 mi | — |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita | 2.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Las Flores Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 2.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Las Flores Middle Las Flores | 2.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Tesoro High Las Flores | 2.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Cielo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 2.4 mi | 5.6 |
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 St. Junipero Serra Catholic School
What grades does St. Junipero Serra Catholic School serve?
St. Junipero Serra Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St. Junipero Serra Catholic School?
St. Junipero Serra Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 915 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Junipero Serra Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Junipero Serra Catholic School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is St. Junipero Serra Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St. Junipero Serra Catholic School 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 915
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 888-1990
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