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St Margaret S Episcopal School

School · San Juan Capistrano, CA

A private school in San Juan Capistrano, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

31641 LA NOVIA AVE, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

  • 32.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

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)
D1.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio32.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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Diversity Index61%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Enrollment1,168
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Margaret S Episcopal School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 83Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,291/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Juan Capistrano), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$127,893

Median home value

$929,700

Median rent

$2,500/mo

College educated

42.3%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92675; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White54.2%
Asian29.0%
Hispanic8.0%
Two or More7.4%
Black0.6%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Foundations Cognitive SchoolsPrivate · tuition5.12–120.7 mi38Compare →
Capistrano Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition4.9PK–121.3 mi668Compare →
Fairmont Private SchoolPrivate · tuition8.6PK–121.4 mi338Compare →
Fairmont San Juan CapistranoPrivate · tuition7.1PK–121.5 mi360Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

St Margaret S Episcopal School is listed in San Juan Capistrano, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Margaret S Episcopal School

St Margaret S Episcopal School is a private school in San Juan Capistrano, CA, serving approximately 1,168 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 32.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,755 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Margaret S Episcopal School

What grades does St Margaret S Episcopal School serve?

St Margaret S Episcopal School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend St Margaret S Episcopal School?

St Margaret S Episcopal School has an enrollment of approximately 1,168 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Margaret S Episcopal School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Margaret S Episcopal School is 32.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Margaret S Episcopal School rank in CA?

St Margaret S Episcopal School ranks #1,755 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Margaret S Episcopal School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Margaret S Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Margaret S Episcopal School a private school?

Yes, St Margaret S Episcopal School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Margaret S Episcopal School a religious school?

St Margaret S Episcopal School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,168
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
32.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Area population (ZIP 92675)
34,998
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
44.8
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 92675; 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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