Harold Ambuehl Elementary
San Juan Capistrano, CA · Capistrano Unified · Grades K-5
1,408th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
Harold Ambuehl Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Harold Ambuehl Elementary 1,408th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2015 to 75th in 2025 — improving.
Harold Ambuehl Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 144 students tested
Harold Ambuehl Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 312 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.8% | 54.5% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 43.6% | 29.5% | ▼ 14.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 11.9% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 2.6% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.2% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Harold Ambuehl Elementary
Typical home value $1.35M in zip 92675 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Harold Ambuehl Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Kinoshita ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 0.6 mi away4,594th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 21% - 4San Juan ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 0.8 mi away3,786th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 30% - 8California Republic Leadership Academy CapistranoOrange County Department of Education · 1.4 mi away · charter1,478th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 59% - 9South County Virtual MiddleCapistrano Unified · 1.4 mi away1,066th of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 54% - 8Palisades ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.1 mi away1,158th of 5,659
ELA 62% · Math 61% - 9George White ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.1 mi away838th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 66% - 9John Malcom ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.5 mi away728th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 66% - 10Truman Benedict ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.7 mi away195th of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 81%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Harold Ambuehl Elementary in?
Harold Ambuehl Elementary is part of the Capistrano Unified district in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Is Harold Ambuehl Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harold Ambuehl Elementary 1,408th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Harold Ambuehl Elementary?
White 55%, Hispanic 30%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 3% (312 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harold Ambuehl Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92675 is $1.35M 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.