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Best San Juan Capistrano Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,405 students in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA are Capistrano Home/virtual, California Online Public Schools Central Coast and Ocasa College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan Capistrano, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Juan Capistrano have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capistrano Home/virtual
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
California Online Public Schools Central Coast
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Ocasa College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31522 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 269-3290
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Marco Forster Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25601 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5907
Gr: 6-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
California Online Public Schools Southern California
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 3,933 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Community Day
Alternative School
31576 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5302
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano
Charter School
31711 San Juan Creek Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 298-6040
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
College And Career Advantage
Vocational School
33122 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9464
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA include Capistrano Home/virtual, California Online Public Schools Central Coast and Ocasa College Prep.
How many public middle schools are located in San Juanpistrano?
8 public middle schools are located in San Juanpistrano.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juanpistrano?
San Juanpistrano public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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