Total enrollment
318
+80 (+34%) vs SY 2020-21
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 school).
4-year change in Santa Margarita
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,149
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
318
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 318 students, expanded 34% from the 238 reported in SY 2020-21.
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.