John Malcom Elementary
Laguna Niguel, CA · Capistrano Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
728th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 87%· Stable
32261 Charles Ave., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 248-0542Official website ↗NCES ID 060744003383Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 245 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 551 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1994, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.0% | 67.0% | ▼ 13.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 19.1% | ▲ 13.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.3% | 11.4% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.7% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1994. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.49M in zip 92677 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than John Malcom Elementary
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ELA 63% ▼10 · Math 57% ▼9Compare - #838George White ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 1.8 mi away838th of 5,659
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ELA 69% ▼4 · Math 70% ▲4Compare - #1408Harold Ambuehl ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.5 mi away1,408th of 5,659
ELA 54% ▼19 · Math 60% ▼6Compare - #2768Hidden Hills ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.6 mi away2,768th of 5,659
ELA 43% ▼30 · Math 38% ▼28Compare - #3786San Juan ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.6 mi away3,786th of 5,659
ELA 33% ▼40 · Math 30% ▼36Compare - #912Orange County Academy of Sciences and ArtsOrange County Department of Education · 2.9 mi away · charter912th of 5,659
ELA 68% ▼5 · Math 64% ▼2Compare
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.