Harold Ambuehl Elementary
San Juan Capistrano, CA · Capistrano Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
1,408th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
28001 San Juan Creek Rd., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0400Official website ↗NCES ID 060744000692Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 144 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 312 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.4% | 54.5% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 32.0% | 29.5% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 11.9% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 2.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. 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 $1.35M in zip 92675 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 Harold Ambuehl Elementary
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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.