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Esencia

Capistrano Unified · Orange County · 5 Aprender Street, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694

(949) 234-9200 · esencia.capousd.org/

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10/10
#459
Rank 459 out of 5,722
Top 8%
English Language Arts10/10 · #435 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #489 · 91st percentile
Science10/10 · #509 · 91st percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the planned community of Rancho Mission Viejo, Esencia is one of those newer schools that hits the ground running — strong across English, math, and science, and already ranking among the top schools in California. The surrounding neighborhood has that polished, master-planned feel with plenty of trails, parks, and family-friendly amenities built right in, making it a natural draw for families who want both a tight-knit community and serious academic foundation from the start. If you're moving to RMV and have kids in elementary school, Esencia is very much part of the reason families choose this area.

Student Demographics

441 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
243 (55%)
Hispanic
62 (14%)
Asian
54 (12%)
Multiple Races
38 (9%)
Filipino
11 (2%)
Other
33 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners23 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged100 (23%)
Students with Disabilities68 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

996
Enrollment
41.3
Teachers (FTE)
24.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.2
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 Programs3/10 · #4687 · 23rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found