Local Ladera

Located on one, 17-acre site. The elementary and middle schools will be two separate campuses with a shared common administrative facility. A special feature of the two schools will be the addition of a first of its kind two-story public library. Ladera Ranch K-8 students will have exclusive access to the lower level of the library during school hours, with public access available at The upper level of the library will be open regularly to the public. Ladera Ranch Elementary School is the second CUSD elementary built in Ladera Ranch while Ladera Ranch Middle School is CUSD's first middle school in the community.

Ladera Ranch holds the distinction of being California's first connected community and capitalizes on this technological infrastructure with 'e-learning' opportunities for all students. At Chaparral Elementary, the mission is clear and vital: To help all children learn, to learn more tomorrow than they learn today, and to learn more next year than they learn this year.

Oso Grande Elementary School is the third K-5 elementary school to open in five years serving the growing community of Ladera Ranch. This beautiful facility is located adjacent to Oso Grande Park in close proximity to the new skate park and water park in Ladera Ranch. It is truly a state-of-the-art school featuring a large multipurpose room with multimedia capabilities, spacious classrooms for all grades with skylights, wireless internet access throughout the school and a covered lunch area located away from the main building.

Tesoro High School, Capistrano Unified School District's fifth comprehensive high school, opened its doors in the Fall of 2001. An extensive program in academics, including college prep and Advanced Placement courses, special education services, and fine and performing arts are offered.

San Juan Hills High School (SJHHS) was established in the Fall of 2007 as Capistrano Unified's sixth comprehensive high school, serving the predominately suburban communities of San Juan Capistrano, Ladera Ranch, and Capistrano Beach. San Juan Hills offers a full program of academic, athletic, and extra-curricular activities to help prepare students for the future. It will graduate its first class in 2011. One of the highlights of SJHHS is classrooms are second to none. The "marquee" feature of the school is the 500-seat Performing Arts Theater and complex which is connected to state-of-the-art video production facilities and two dance studios. The all-weather football stadium and track are in the final stages of completion.