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Tijeras Creek Elementary
Capistrano Unified • 23072 Avenida Empresa
ELA 83.5%
Math 77.5%
A-
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Rancho Santa Margarita is a Orange County city with local housing demand shaped by schools, commute routes, parks, safety, neighborhood character, property condition and long-term resale value.
FamiliesCommutersLong-term homeowners
City360 Score79B+
Education77B+
Commute29.9m
CountyOrange County
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Rancho Santa Margarita City360 Score
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79
OverallB+
79/100
EducationB+
77/100
CommuteB+
29.9 min avg
Market DataA-
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Rancho Santa Margarita is currently showing strong school performance, an average commute of 29.9 minutes, and a local data profile designed for quick buyer, seller and resident comparison.
Rancho Santa Margarita School Intelligence
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77
Primary District
Capistrano Unified
District Enrollment
8,451
ELA Met/Above
73%
Math Met/Above
62.5%
Graduation Rate
96%
Academic Strength
7.7/10
Top Public Schools In/Serving Rancho Santa Margarita
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Tesoro High
Capistrano Unified • 1 Tesoro Creek Road
ELA 84.3%
Math 56.3%
Grad 96%
B+
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Las Flores Elementary
Capistrano Unified • 25862 Antonio Parkway
ELA 78.9%
Math 69.1%
B+
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Arroyo Vista Middle
Capistrano Unified • 23371 Arroyo Vista
ELA 82.6%
Math 65.1%
B+
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Arroyo Vista Elementary
Capistrano Unified • 23371 Arroyo Vista
ELA 73.6%
Math 71%
B
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Las Flores Middle
Capistrano Unified • 25862 Antonio Parkway
ELA 79.2%
Math 63.8%
B
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Trabuco Mesa Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified • 21301 Avenida de los Flores
ELA 72.1%
Math 68.4%
B
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Melinda Heights Elementary
Saddleback Valley Unified • 21001 Rancho Trabuco
ELA 67.3%
Math 64.1%
B-
Rancho Santa Margarita Market Snapshot
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Median Single-Family Home
$907,900
Median Household Income
$146,827
Population
47,257
ZIP Codes
92688
College Educated
48.8%
Average Commute
29.9 minutes
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