For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 311 students in Santa Margarita, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Margarita, CA are Santa Margarita Elementary School and Carrisa Plains Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Margarita, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Margarita have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Elementary Schools in Santa Margarita, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Margarita Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22070 H St.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 438-5633
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 438-5633
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Carrisa Plains Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9640 Carrisa Hwy.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 475-2244
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 475-2244
Grades: K-5
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Margarita, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Margarita, CA include Santa Margarita Elementary School and Carrisa Plains Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Margarita?
2 public elementary schools are located in Santa Margarita.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Margarita?
Santa Margarita public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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