Arroyo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita CA (2026 List)

About Arroyo Vista Elementary

Arroyo Vista Elementary School is located at 23371 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. The campus serves students in kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment stands at 518 students as of the 2023–24 school year. The student-teacher ratio is 24:1. The student body is 47% female and 53% male. State testing shows that 68% of students reached proficiency in math and 74% in reading. Arroyo Vista operates as a non-charter public elementary school within Capistrano Unified School District, offering a Gifted and Talented Education program and sharing its campus with Arroyo Vista Middle School — making it a TK–8 campus community that feeds directly into Las Flores Middle School for grade 6–8 instruction — ranking #742 in California elementary schools and earning a U.S. News Best Elementary Schools badge. Arroyo Vista draws enrollment through a defined neighborhood attendance boundary in the central residential corridor of Rancho Santa Margarita under Capistrano Unified School District's K–5 campus structure. Homes surrounding the campus commonly list near $1,100,000 based on current Rancho Santa Margarita market data. Ranked in the top 20% of California elementary schools, Arroyo Vista stands among the best elementary schools in California for public K–5 campuses with GATE programming in the Rancho Santa Margarita CA school district.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 68%

Reading 74%

State average proficiency is 68% in Math and 74% in Reading.

22

Full-time Teachers

24 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

518

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 57.14%

Asian 10.62%

Hispanic 14.67%

Black 0.39%

Two+ Races 17.18%

Native Am. 0%

White

57.14%

Asian

10.62%

Hispanic

14.67%

Black

0.39%

Two+ Races

17.18%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 518

46.72%

242 Female

53.28%

276 Male

Student Population

518 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1036 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Arroyo Vista Elementary Contact Information

Address

23371 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

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Phone

(949) 234-5951

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Website

http://arroyovista.capousd.org/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM-2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

As a host for the upcoming School of Choice window (April 20–May 1, 2026), Arroyo Vista Elementary campus is preparing to offer school tours for prospective families to explore their programs and campus environment.

FAQ

Q1. Does Arroyo Vista Elementary School offer a GATE program?

Ans. Yes, Arroyo Vista Elementary School offers a Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program for eligible students.

Q2. Which middle school do Arroyo Vista Elementary School students attend?

Ans. Arroyo Vista Elementary School students typically move on to Las Flores Middle School.

Q3. What after-school care options are available at Arroyo Vista Elementary School?

Ans. Arroyo Vista Elementary School offers after-school care through district-supported programs.

Q4. How does Arroyo Vista Elementary School communicate with families?

Ans. Arroyo Vista Elementary School uses ParentSquare and its official website for communication.

Q5. What kind of support programs are available at Arroyo Vista Elementary School?

Ans. Arroyo Vista Elementary School provides academic and enrichment support programs for students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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