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Don Juan Avila Elementary

Capistrano Unified · Orange County · 26278 Wood Canyon Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-8060

(949) 349-9452 · djaes.capousd.org/

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9/10
#611
Rank 611 out of 5,722
Top 11%
English Language Arts9/10 · #666 · 88th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #556 · 90th percentile
Science9/10 · #698 · 88th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the planned community of Aliso Viejo in south Orange County, Don Juan Avila Elementary consistently performs well across the board, with particularly strong math scores that put it in the top 10% statewide. Capistrano Unified is a well-regarded district, and this school fits right in — it tends to attract families who value structured academics in a safe, suburban setting with easy access to beaches, trails, and the broader coastal lifestyle of the Saddleback Valley area. If you're relocating to Aliso Viejo and looking for a solid neighborhood school where kids are genuinely well-prepared heading into middle school, this one is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

317 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
139 (44%)
Asian
56 (18%)
Hispanic
50 (16%)
Multiple Races
35 (11%)
Filipino
9 (3%)
Other
28 (9%)

Key Indicators

English Learners48 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged91 (29%)
Students with Disabilities35 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

672
Enrollment
28.8
Teachers (FTE)
23.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
25.8
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 Programs8/10 · #1208 · 80th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found