Trabuco Mesa Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita CA (2026 List)

About Trabuco Mesa Elementary

Trabuco Mesa Elementary School is located at 21301 Avenida De Los Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. The campus serves students in kindergarten through grade 6. Enrollment stands at 630 students as of the 2023–24 school year. The student-teacher ratio is 24:1. The student body is 47% female and 53% male. According to state assessment data, 66% of students reached proficiency in math and 70% in reading. Trabuco Mesa operates as a non-charter public elementary school within Saddleback Valley Unified School District, ranking #817 in California elementary schools and earning a U.S. News Best Elementary Schools badge — offering a Gifted and Talented Education program and serving as one of two SVUSD elementary campuses in Rancho Santa Margarita with a badge ranking in the top 20% statewide. Trabuco Mesa serves a defined neighborhood attendance zone in the eastern residential corridor of Rancho Santa Margarita under Saddleback Valley Unified School District's K–6 campus structure. Local housing values average $1,100,000 based on current Rancho Santa Margarita area market data. Ranked in the top 20% of California elementary schools, Trabuco Mesa stands among the best elementary schools in California for public K–6 campuses with GATE programming, placing it as a high-performing public elementary school in the Rancho Santa Margarita CA school district within the SVUSD network.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 66%

Reading 70%

State average proficiency is 66% in Math and 70% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

24 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

630

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 45.56%

Asian 13.02%

Hispanic 28.73%

Black 0.79%

Two+ Races 11.59%

Native Am. 0.32%

White

45.56%

Asian

13.02%

Hispanic

28.73%

Black

0.79%

Two+ Races

11.59%

Native Am.

0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 630

47.3%

298 Female

52.7%

332 Male

Student Population

630 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Trabuco Mesa Elementary Contact Information

Address

21301 Avenida de los Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

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Phone

(949) 858-3339

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Website

svusd.org/schools/elementary-m-z/trabuc

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: 8:05 AM-2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 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

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Latest News

Trabuco Mesa Elementary is concentrating on activities at the end of the month. This includes recurring minimum day dismissals on Wednesdays (April 15, 22, and 29) and a flag ceremony scheduled for the morning of April 24. These events aim to foster community spirit and encourage student participation.

FAQ

Q1. Does Trabuco Mesa Elementary School offer a GATE program?

Ans. Yes, Trabuco Mesa Elementary School offers a GATE program for eligible students.

Q2. Which middle school do Trabuco Mesa Elementary School students attend?

Ans. Trabuco Mesa Elementary School students typically attend Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate.

Q3. What after-school care is available at Trabuco Mesa Elementary School?

Ans. Trabuco Mesa Elementary School offers before- and after-school care through the TLC program.

Q4. How does Trabuco Mesa Elementary School support student learning?

Ans. Trabuco Mesa Elementary School supports students through strong academics and enrichment programs.

Q5. What makes Trabuco Mesa Elementary School a strong academic option?

Ans. Trabuco Mesa Elementary School offers balanced performance in both math and reading.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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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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