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Laguna Niguel Schools
Capistrano Unified's public schools in Laguna Niguel, the high schools that serve the city, its charter and private schools, and how to find yours.
Capistrano Unified School District
Capistrano Unified School District serves Laguna Niguel, along with all or part of Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and several unincorporated communities. Its office is at 33122 Valle Road in San Juan Capistrano. Its elementary schools run from transitional kindergarten to grade 5 and its middle schools from grade 6 to 8.
Public Schools in Laguna Niguel
- George White Elementary, transitional kindergarten to grade 5, 25422 Chapparosa Park Road
- Hidden Hills Elementary, transitional kindergarten to grade 5, 25142 Hidden Hills Road
- John S. Malcom Elementary, transitional kindergarten to grade 5, 32261 Charles Avenue
- Laguna Niguel Elementary, transitional kindergarten to grade 5, 27922 Niguel Heights Boulevard
- Marian Bergeson Elementary, transitional kindergarten to grade 5, 25302 Rancho Niguel Road
- Moulton Elementary, transitional kindergarten to grade 5, 29851 Highlands Avenue
- Niguel Hills Middle School, grades 6 to 8, 29070 Shark Bay
Laguna Niguel has no high school inside the city. The city’s own schools page names Dana Hills High School in Dana Point and Aliso Niguel High School, at 28000 Wolverine Way in Aliso Viejo, and the assignment depends on the address. Most of the city is assigned to Niguel Hills Middle School; the north side goes to Aliso Viejo Middle School, and part of the south edge to Marco Forster Middle School in San Juan Capistrano.
Charter Schools in Laguna Niguel
Two charter schools share the campus at 29292 Crown Valley Parkway, the former Crown Valley Elementary: Community Roots Academy, transitional kindergarten to grade 8, and the Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts, transitional kindergarten to grade 5. Charter schools take applications from outside attendance boundaries; check each school’s enrollment process.
How to Find the School for a Laguna Niguel Address
Capistrano Unified’s mySchool Locator takes a street address and returns the assigned elementary, middle and high schools. The district ties eligibility to the attendance boundary, proven with two current documents, and its School of Choice program lets residents of the district apply for another campus each winter when space allows.
Private Schools in Laguna Niguel
The state’s 2025-26 private school data includes St. Anne School and Stratford School Laguna Niguel, among others in the city. Confirm grades and enrollment with each school.
Homes for Sale in Laguna Niguel
These are the six newest Laguna Niguel listings in the MLS. Check each address in the district’s locator for its assigned schools.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laguna Niguel Schools
What school district serves Laguna Niguel?
Capistrano Unified School District, which runs six elementary schools and Niguel Hills Middle School in the city.
Which high school do Laguna Niguel students attend?
It depends on the address. The city names Dana Hills High School in Dana Point and Aliso Niguel High School in Aliso Viejo; the district’s mySchool Locator gives the assignment for each address.
Is there a high school in Laguna Niguel?
No. Laguna Niguel students attend high school in Dana Point or Aliso Viejo, depending on the address.
Are there charter schools in Laguna Niguel?
Yes. Community Roots Academy and the Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts share a campus at 29292 Crown Valley Parkway.
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