One of the main factors being considered by homebuyers with kids
or those who are planning to start a family when shopping for a property in a
new location is the quality of the neighborhood schools. In Laguna Beach, one
can rest assured that there are reputable schools that provide excellent quality
of education within the area. Laguna Beach is served by the Laguna Beach Unified School District, which governs
four schools, which consistently rank high in the state of California:
- El Morro Elementary School
- Top of the World Elementary School
- Thurston Middle School
- Laguna Beach High School
In addition to these four public schools, there are three
private schools that serve students living in Laguna Beach:
- Anneliese Schools (PK – 6)
- Montessori School of Laguna Beach (PK – K)
- Catherine of Siena Parish School (PK – 8)
Laguna Beach Unified School District is highly regarded as one
of the top school districts not only in Orange
County, but also in the state of California. Students are prepared to
become lifelong learners and producers in this competitive and interconnected world,
and approximately 95% of students go on to attend colleges and universities.
Laguna Beach Unified schools rate 10 out of 10 on GreatSchools, one of the most trusted
resources for educational institutions, and are often recognized with the
California Distinguished Schools Award and the California Gold Ribbon Schools
Award.
Best Elementary Schools in Laguna Beach, CA
El Morro Elementary School
El Morro Elementary
School is a top public elementary school in Laguna Beach, CA whose academic
program focuses on the core subjects and academic rigor balanced with
enrichment programs, fostering a well-rounded student experience. The school
exposes its students to famous artists and motivate them to create their own
works of art through its well-known Art Masters Program. El Morro serves 558
students from Kindergarten to Grade 5, with a student to teacher ratio of 20:1 (state
average is 22:1). Proficiency score in Math is 78%, well over the state average
which is 39%. English proficiency score is 86%, also higher than the California
state average of 50%.
Top of the World Elementary School
Top of World
Elementary School is another top rated public elementary school under the Laguna
Beach Unified School District umbrella. It provides its students with a safe,
orderly, caring, and supportive environment, where every student’s self-esteem
is nurtured by positive relationships with other students and staff. TOW serves
639 students from Kindergarten to Grade 5, with a student to teacher ratio of
22:1. Math proficiency score is 87%, and English proficiency score is 90%.
Laguna Beach Community Learning Center
Aside from the prestigious public elementary schools mentioned
above, the Laguna Beach Community Learning
Center is an alternative school located on the Top of the World Elementary
School campus. Founded in 1983, the school serves 40 students in Grades 1 through
4, with two full-time teachers and one full-time instructional aide, and
parents are expected to volunteer every month and spend six hours for each
child in the school.
Top-Rated Middle School in Laguna Beach, CA
Thurston Middle School
Thurston
Middle School is the sole public middle school located in Laguna Beach, CA.
It serves 721 students in Grades 6 through 8, with a student to teacher ratio
of 24:1. The school focuses on the development and maintenance of positive
staff and student relationships, tirelessly working to build meaningful
connections with the students. Social-emotional interventions are combined with
academic programs to ensure that the social and emotional well-being of its
students is given ample attention and strengthened. According to state test
scores, 75% of students are proficient in Math and 81% in English.
Top- Rated High School in Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach High School
Laguna Beach
High School, the only high school in Laguna Beach, CA. It serves 1,103
students from Grades 9 through 12 and is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,595
schools in the state of California. English proficiency score is 75%, above the
state average of 50%, and Math proficiency is 56%, above the state average of
39%. The student to teacher ratio in this school is 20:1, lower than the
California state level of 22:1. Graduation rate at LBHS is well above state median
at 98%.
Top-Rated College in Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna College of Art and Design
Laguna College of Art and
Design (LCAD) is a private college located in Laguna Beach, California. The
institution has a total enrollment of over 700 students. The college offers
Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in 11 majors and three Master of Fine Arts degree
programs, as well as a post-baccalaureate certificate program in Drawing and
Painting. LCAD has an affiliate arrangement with the Florence Academy of Art
for summer study in Florence, Italy for class credit. For Painting and Drawing
majors, the college has similar arrangements with the Art Students League. LCAD
also has an affiliate arrangement with the Academy for Digital Entertainment at
NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences for Game Art majors. For Graphic
Design majors, an association with the Communication University of China,
Beijing was created in 2011 and, since 2014, LCAD has partnered with Vermont
College of Fine Arts on a BFA/MAT dual degree program.
Laguna Beach is one of the best places to live in California, offering residents a suburban feel, good neighbors, excellent public school education, and a safe and secure home. If you have kids or are planning to raise a family soon, investing in a home in this location would surely be a good decision. Let our team of qualified and licensed Laguna Beach realtors and brokers help you find the perfect home. Feel free to give us a call at 949.494.0490 or send us an email at CynthiaAyers@cox.net for any questions you may have or if you would like to schedule an appointment and we will get back to you the soonest possible time.