For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,448 students in Ladera Ranch, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Ladera Ranch, CA are Chaparral Elementary School, Ladera Ranch Middle School and Ladera Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ladera Ranch, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ladera Ranch have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ladera Ranch, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29001 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5349
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5349
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
Ladera Ranch Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922
Grades: 6-8
| 1,100 students
Rank: #33.
Ladera Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5915
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5915
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #44.
Oso Grande Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30251 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5966
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5966
Grades: K-5
| 887 students
Rank: #55.
Esencia
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5 Aprender St.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-9200
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-9200
Grades: K-5
| 904 students
Rank: #66.
Esencia Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Aprender St.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-9900
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-9900
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ladera Ranch, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ladera Ranch, CA include Chaparral Elementary School, Ladera Ranch Middle School and Ladera Ranch Elementary School. Ladera Ranch has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ladera Ranch?
6 public elementary schools are located in Ladera Ranch.
What is the racial composition of students in Ladera Ranch?
Ladera Ranch public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ladera Ranch are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ladera Ranch include: Chaparral Elementary School vs. Ladera Ranch Elementary School, Ladera Ranch Elementary School vs. Chaparral Elementary School, Oso Grande Elementary School vs. Ladera Ranch Elementary School
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