Total enrollment
3,115
-383 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Ladera Ranch
California · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Ladera Ranch comes to roughly 3,115 students across 4 schools (3 elementary and 1 middle).
4-year change in Ladera Ranch
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
23,793
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,115
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 604 |
| Ladera Ranch Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 580 |
| Ladera Ranch Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 1,064 |
| Oso Grande Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 867 |
About Ladera Ranch
Public education in Ladera Ranch, California runs across 4 schools that teaches roughly 3,115 students. By footprint, Ladera Ranch sits in the small bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 3 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in Ladera Ranch is around 779 students, 35% noticeably above the California average of about 578.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 11%: 3,498 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,115 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Ladera Ranch discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.