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John Malcom Elementary

Capistrano Unified · Orange County · 32261 Charles Avenue, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-4258

(949) 248-0542 · johnmalcom.capousd.org/

9/10
#773
Rank 773 out of 5,722
Top 13%
English Language Arts9/10 · #803 · 86th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #855 · 85th percentile
Science9/10 · #645 · 88th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the sun-soaked hills of Laguna Niguel, John Malcom Elementary sits in one of Orange County's most family-friendly corners — close to beaches, trails, and the kind of tight-knit suburban community where neighbors actually know each other. Academic performance here is consistently strong across English, math, and science, making it a natural draw for families who want solid public school options without sacrificing the coastal Southern California lifestyle. It's the kind of school that fits seamlessly into a neighborhood where parents are engaged and kids grow up with both opportunity and room to breathe.

Student Demographics

249 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
166 (67%)
Hispanic
29 (12%)
Multiple Races
24 (10%)
Asian
7 (3%)
Other
23 (9%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged74 (30%)
Students with Disabilities51 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

553
Enrollment
25.1
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
19.5
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 · #2494 · 59th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found