Total enrollment
318
+24 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Santa Margarita
California · Public K-12
Santa Margarita hosts 2 public K-12 schools inside California, collectively enrolling about 318 students (around 159 per campus).
7-year change in Santa Margarita
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 72%
% Hispanic
21%
was 19%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrisa Plains Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 21 |
| Santa Margarita Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 297 |
About Santa Margarita
Public education in Santa Margarita, California runs across 2 schools that instructs roughly 318 students. By footprint, Santa Margarita sits in the low-population bracket.
Average school size in Santa Margarita is around 159 students, 72% noticeably below the California average of about 578.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 318 students, expanded 8% from the 294 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 72% to 67%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Santa Margarita discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.