For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,030 students in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. The top-ranked public high school in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is Tesoro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Rancho Santa Margarita have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tesoro High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tesoro High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Tesoro Creek Rd.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5310
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5310
Gr: 9-12 | 2,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA include Tesoro High School. Rancho Santa Margarita has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Rancho Santa Margarita?
1 public high schools are located in Rancho Santa Margarita.
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Rancho Santa Margarita public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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