Cielo Vista Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · Saddleback Valley Unified · Grades K-6
3,012th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 47%▼ Declining
Cielo Vista Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cielo Vista Elementary 3,012th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 47% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2015 to 47th in 2025 — declining.
Cielo Vista Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 241 students tested
Cielo Vista Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 488 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.5% | 54.7% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| White | 39.2% | 27.3% | ▼ 11.9 pts | |
| Asian | 6.7% | 11.3% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 5.5% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Cielo Vista Elementary
Typical home value $1.03M in zip 92688 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cielo Vista Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Trabuco Mesa ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 0.6 mi away784th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 67% - 8Robinson ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 0.9 mi away1,348th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 57% - 7Trabuco ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 0.9 mi away1,785th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 51% - 9Tijeras Creek ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 1.6 mi away654th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 69% - 8Melinda Heights ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1.9 mi away1,301st of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 60% - 9Arroyo Vista ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.3 mi away710th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 67% - 10Portola Hills ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 3.5 mi away335th of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 76% - 10Philip J. Reilly ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 3.5 mi away180th of 5,659
ELA 83% · Math 81%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cielo Vista Elementary in?
Cielo Vista Elementary is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified district in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Is Cielo Vista Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cielo Vista Elementary 3,012th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cielo Vista Elementary?
Hispanic 55%, White 27%, Asian 11%, Two or more races 6% (488 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cielo Vista Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92688 is $1.03M 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.