Del Obispo Elementary School San Juan Capistrano (2026 List)

About Del Obispo Elementary

Del Obispo Elementary School is located at 25591 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. The campus serves students in kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment stands at 315 students as of the 2023–24 school year. The student-teacher ratio is 21:1. The student body is 48% female and 52% male. State testing shows that 37% of students reached proficiency in math and 47% in reading. Del Obispo operates as a non-charter, public elementary school within Capistrano Unified School District, offering a Gifted and Talented Education program and serving a student body that is 64% economically disadvantaged, ranking in the top 50% of California elementary schools despite its high-need demographic profile. Del Obispo serves a defined neighborhood attendance zone in the southwestern residential corridor of San Juan Capistrano under Capistrano Unified School District's K–5 boundary-based campus structure. Residential properties in this corridor trade near $1,100,000 based on current San Juan Capistrano housing data. Among CUSD elementary campuses in San Juan Capistrano, Del Obispo stands among the best elementary schools in California for Title I-eligible public K–5 campuses with GATE programming, ranking in the top 50% statewide in the San Juan Capistrano CA school district.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%

Reading 47%

State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 47% in Reading.

15

Full-time Teachers

21 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

315

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 38.1%

Asian 2.22%

Hispanic 47.94%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 11.43%

Native Am. 0%

White

38.1%

Asian

2.22%

Hispanic

47.94%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

11.43%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 315

48.25%

152 Female

51.75%

163 Male

Student Population

315 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

315 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Del Obispo Elementary Contact Information

Address

25591 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675

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Phone

(949) 234-5905

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Website

http://delobispo.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

Del Obispo Elementary school is actively engaged in the Capistrano Unified School District’s (CUSD) spring initiatives. Families are currently participating in post-recess activities, with a focus on student growth assessments and upcoming end-of-year celebrations to honor academic progress.

FAQ

Q1. Does Del Obispo Elementary School offer a GATE program?

Ans. Yes, Del Obispo Elementary School provides a Gifted and Talented program for eligible students.

Q2. What kind of student support is available at Del Obispo Elementary School?

Ans. Del Obispo Elementary School offers academic and student support services through district programs.

Q3. Where do students go after Del Obispo Elementary School?

Ans. Del Obispo Elementary School students typically continue to Marco Forster Middle School.

Q4. How does Del Obispo Elementary School communicate with families?

Ans. Del Obispo Elementary School shares updates through its website and official communication channels.

Q5. What is the focus of Del Obispo Elementary School’s campus culture?

Ans. Del Obispo Elementary School promotes a culture of consistency, engagement, and student success.

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

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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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

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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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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