John Malcom Elementary
Laguna Niguel, CA · Capistrano Unified · Grades K-5
728th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 87%· Stable
John Malcom Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks John Malcom Elementary 728th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 87% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2015 to 87th in 2025.
John Malcom Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 245 students tested
John Malcom Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 551 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.8% | 67.0% | ▼ 10.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.2% | 19.1% | ▲ 11.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.0% | 11.4% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near John Malcom Elementary
Typical home value $1.49M in zip 92677 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near John Malcom Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Richard Henry Dana ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 1.8 mi away1,243rd of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 57% - 9George White ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 1.8 mi away838th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 66% - 2Kinoshita ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2 mi away4,594th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 21% - 9Moulton ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.4 mi away701st of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 70% - 8Harold Ambuehl ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.5 mi away1,408th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 60% - 6Hidden Hills ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.6 mi away2,768th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 38% - 4San Juan ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.6 mi away3,786th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 30% - 9Orange County Academy of Sciences and ArtsOrange County Department of Education · 2.9 mi away · charter912th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John Malcom Elementary in?
John Malcom Elementary is part of the Capistrano Unified district in Laguna Niguel, California.
Is John Malcom Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John Malcom Elementary 728th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John Malcom Elementary?
White 67%, Two or more races 19%, Hispanic 11%, Asian 2% (551 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John Malcom Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92677 is $1.49M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.