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Cielo Vista Elementary

Saddleback Valley Unified · Orange County · 21811 Avenida De Los Fundadores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-5444

(949) 589-7456

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6/10
#2577
Rank 2577 out of 5,722
Top 45%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2717 · 53rd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2760 · 52nd percentile
Science7/10 · #1999 · 64th percentile

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School Overview

Cielo Vista Elementary sits in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita, one of those planned communities in south Orange County where the trails, parks, and lakes make it easy to put down roots. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a relative strength, and it draws families who appreciate the tight-knit, suburban feel of RSM — a town where school involvement tends to run high and neighbors actually know each other. If you're looking for a solid neighborhood school in a safe, family-focused corner of the Saddleback Valley, Cielo Vista fits right into that lifestyle.

Student Demographics

230 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
142 (62%)
White
45 (20%)
Multiple Races
14 (6%)
Asian
13 (6%)
Filipino
13 (6%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners109 (47%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged165 (72%)
Students with Disabilities33 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

487
Enrollment
20.8
Teachers (FTE)
23.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2610 · 57th percentile

84 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found