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Harold Ambuehl Elementary

Capistrano Unified · Orange County · 28001 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-3321

(949) 661-0400 · ambuehl.capousd.org/

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8/10
#1580
Rank 1580 out of 5,722
Top 28%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1977 · 65th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1386 · 76th percentile
Science8/10 · #1316 · 77th percentile

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School Overview

Harold Ambuehl Elementary sits in the heart of San Juan Capistrano, one of Orange County's most charming and historically rich communities — a town of adobe missions, equestrian trails, and a small-town feel that somehow coexists with Southern California sunshine and easy freeway access. The school performs solidly above average, with particular strength in math and science, making it a good fit for families who want well-rounded academics without the pressure-cooker intensity of some nearby coastal district schools. It's the kind of neighborhood elementary where kids walk or bike to school and grow up with a real sense of place — which in SJC means a pretty special place at that.

Student Demographics

144 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
77 (53%)
Hispanic
40 (28%)
Multiple Races
8 (6%)
Other
19 (13%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged60 (42%)
Students with Disabilities38 (26%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

324
Enrollment
15.3
Teachers (FTE)
21.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
16.4
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 Programs5/10 · #3349 · 45th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found